DAKSHINACHITRA

DakshinaChitra literally means a picture of the south. A unique concept of bringing South Indias cultural traditions all under one roof, Dakshin Chitra is a little out of the city (25 kilometers) but certainly worth your while. Dakshin Chitra actually means "picture of the south" and thats exactly what you should expect to see. Educational and fun at the same time, this is a center for a complete orientation to Southern Indias four states. You can experience the living traditions, performing arts, music, crafts and architecture on the 10-acre spread. The earthy feel of the structure and its surroundings transport visitors into the cultural milieu. Dakshin Chitra is great for both children and adults as you can try your hand at glass blowing, pottery and traditional games. DakshinaChitra is an exciting cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India. You can explore 17 heritage houses, amble along recreated streetscapes, explore contextual exhibitions, interact with typical village artisans and witness folk performances set in an authentic ambience. Heritage Education One of the primary objectives of DakshinaChitra is to to increase the awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of South India through educational programs. Both urban and rural children are encouraged to visit DakshinaChitra and are exposed to a series of carefully planned activities drawn from the culture, crafts and arts of South India. We strive to stimulate creativity and self confidence among the youngsters by learning through the arts. The Education Team at DakshinaChitra works with a variety of resource persons to meet these objectives DakshinaChitra is located on the East Coast Road at Muttukadu 21 kms South of Chennai. Landmark DakshinaChitra Phone Madras Foundation Time Factor next to MGM Dizee World East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chinglepet District 600 118. 044 27472603 / 044 27472783 Craft 044 24462435 / 044 24918943

45 minutes from the city to DakshinaChitra A complete tour of DakshinaChitra takes a minimum of 1 hour