SARATHA VILAS CHETTINAD PALACE
HOTEL

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Explore Chettinad visites guidées, demie journée

Chettinad maisons palais, architecture 1850-1950, un siècle d'evolution

A TRADUIRE: Explore Chettinad’s distinctive architecture and palatial mansions built during a century of evolution (1850-1950). Learn more about the unique planning of villages and individual mansions and the unique system of water harvesting implemented to ensure the supply of water in this semi-arid plain. Discover the exceptional workmanship and luxurious materials incorporated into the interior of a typical mansion. au sujet de du patrimoie bâti du Chettinad

Diversité des Temples et des Cultes

A TRADUIRE: Discover the vast variety of temples found in the region. From ancient temples carved in the rock, to clan temples, animist sanctuaries, and temples of Mother Goddess Mariamman, devotional spaces in Chettinad offer a wealth of examples of architecture, decoration, and offerings to explore. à propos du patrimoine intangible du Chettinad

Antique market et artisanat du Chettinad

A TRADUIRE: See master craftsmen/women at work in Chettinad. This customized tour may include discovering the cotton handloom weaving of Kandangi sarees, watching procession chariot makers at work, learning traditional basket weaving, visiting an Aathangudi tiles factory, or a exploring a local weekly market. The tour also includes a visit to Kallukatti, Karaikudi’s main bazaar and antiques market, a mecca of imported and local furnishings, original studio photography, and distinctive kitchenware.

Découvertes indépendantes

Balades à vélo ou à pied dans la campane Indienne

Le village de Kothamangalam se situe au milieu d’une magnifique campagne composée de champs de riz, de lacs, de forêts plantées et de bois anciens. Depuis la Saratha Vilas il est facile de découvrir le paysage reposant de la région où les chemins vous conduisent de levées de terre des lacs vers les différentes zones de champs cultivés et les forêts. Les promenades ne présentent pas de difficultés particulières et peuvent être réalisées en 1 heure à 1 heure et demi.
Faire du vélo sur les petites routes calme de la région est l’opportunité d’être en contact avec la population locale chaleureuse et accueillante et d’apprécier la plaine que constitue le Chettinad. Il est facile de se connecter d’un village à l’autre pour découvrir leur patrimoine architectural et urbain.

Bird Watching

A TRADUIRE: Birdwatching around Saratha Vilas Chettinad Palace – Hotel and the village of Kothamangalam can be very rewarding, so bring your binoculars. A short walk or cycle ride will lead you to along quiet paths to several small dams and a meandering river. There are brightly coloured kingfishers, bee eaters, parakeets, woodpeckers, and barbets to be seen. Lapwings, plovers, herons, egrets, storks, and, if you are lucky the magnificently spotted Asian Koel and the russet winged Lesser Coucal, can be found in the area. Best times for viewing are in the cool of the morning or late afternoon. A photographic bird guide is available in Saratha Vilas’ library.

Art et Culture

Saratha Vilas Musée et expositions

A TRADUIRE: Saratha Vilas Chettinad Palace – Hotel is also a museum of the unique art collections of the hotel owners who have travelled extensively in South India for 30 years. Visitors are welcome.
Main Hall: A large exhibition of Ravi Varma lithographs from the 1900s is displayed in the main hall with accurate explanations. Artist Ravi Varma initiated the reproduction of his portraits of Hindu Gods, contributing to his work becoming easily accessible to the Indian population. Every Chettiar mansion holds lithographs of Ravi Varma’s work.
Dining Hall: This hall holds a series of exhibits including a collection of vintage photographs of Chettiars at the height of the community’s economic success, a collection of Thanjavur reverse glass paintings from the nineteenth century, and a collection of terracotta figures of the Ayyanar cults.
Dining Courtyard: This tiled garden holds a collection of full scale Ayyanar horses.

Bharatanatyam performance de danse traditionnelle

A TRADUIRE: Saratha Vilas often holds Bharatanatyam performances by dancers from Karaikudi or Chennai in the beautiful main hall. Performances may be organized upon request. Contact us for more information and the schedule.

Musique Carnatic performance

A TRADUIRE: Saratha Vilas’ Main Hall is an outstanding venue for experiencing traditional Carnatic songs and music performances. Performances may be organized upon request. Contact us for more information and the schedule.

Et aussi…massage – yoga – workshops entre autres

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