Happy to announce the release of a ‘Virtual Tour on Chettinad’ on the Monument Universe app (freely downloadable from both the App Store and Play Store).
The Feature takes you virtually to the region in and around Karaikudi and shows you all the places that define the core of Chettinad. And, more importantly, it tells you the historical significance of all the Chettinad aspects it covers… temples, cuisine, mansions, jewellery, sarees and arts & crafts.
What better way to present these highlights of the region than by having the experts themselves explain the whole thing?
The virtual tour has Meenakshi Meyyappan, Director, The Bangala, Karaikudi, elucidating on the evolution of Chettinad Cuisine.
Visalakshi Ramaswamy, Founder, M. Rm. Rm. Cultural Foundation shares her deep insights on Kottans (the traditional Chettinad Baskets), Kandanghi Sarees, and Athangudi Tiles & Egg Plaster that, together, exemplify the Chettinad Architecture.
Kamalahasan Ramaswamy, founder and principal architect, Cuboid Global, Coimbatore, has succinctly elaborated on the nuances of the Chettinad Architecture against the backdrop of the eventful history it has evolved from.
Meenu Subbiah, Founder, Meenu Subbiah Diamonds, has explained all about the Chettinad Jewellery and the inseparable role it plays in all the traditional functions of Nagarathars.
Last but not the least… Yacob George, the general manager of The Bangala, extended his unconditional support for our project, encouraging us in all possible ways . Special thanks to him for that!
Back to the experts, listen to them and you will be all-set for a fruitful visit to the Chettinad region. The insights you gather through the virtual tour will transform your live experience for better.
Which is what Monument Universe has strived to achieve.
Saint Maverick
SAINT MAVERICK 