Kandangi Weaves – A History of the Famous Chettinad Sari
What can a textile tradition tell us about a now-forgotten way of life? We pick the instantly recognisable Chettinad sari and investigate its glorious past and fragile present
Chettinad
Athmanathar Swamy Temple: Ode To A Formless God
Discover the true meaning of faith in a Tamil Nadu temple with an empty sanctum
Temple Towns: Avudaiyarkoil
During our journey through the Chettinad region, we stopped at many temples and shrines and listened to tales both fantastical and illuminating. We had a superb guide in historian V Sriram, who explored the culture, myths and artistic heritage of each place of worship along the way in his inimitable way of immersive storytelling, and… Read more »
Chettiars: The History of A People by MV Subbiah
During our visit to Chettinad for Sarmaya’s Art of Travel, eminent industrialist and the former Executive Chairman, Murugappa Group, MV Subbiah treated us to a very personalised history of his community, the Nagarathar or Nattukkottai Chettiars. He was in conversation with Sarmaya founder, Paul Abraham.
Temple Towns
In Chettinad, we stopped at many temples and shrines and listened to tales both fantastical and illuminating
The Chettinad Affair
In the second edition of Sarmaya’s Art of Travel, we assembled once more as a band of travellers ready for our next adventure, amid the 75-odd villages that form the region of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu. Join us as we revisit this journey and recapture the memories of a lifetime.