To a casual onlooker there are two Indias – the North and the South. But look deeper and each region and each community in the South comes with a very distinct set of customs and quirks.
This trail takes you on a stroll through Dakshinachitra, a living museum of art, architecture and lifestyles of South India. Pause to admire intricately carved entranceways, observe statues of gods both benign and seething with fury and see colour flash at you from wall murals.
Each house is a treasure trove of stories. Every door has a tale to tell and every courtyard was the scene for much activity. What’s the science behind low slung houses, the reason behind wooden dwellings or the need for rounded storage spaces?
Flesh out the bare bones of brick and mortar with stories of people who called these houses home. Quirky, practical, profound or unbelievable – these stories offer fascinating insights into life in South India.
Dakshinachitra, East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chinglepet District, Chennai 600118
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Walking tour
Take a walk through Sowcarpet with your appetites leading the way. Sample some street food, uncover some history, nibble on some stories and learn about communities that have contributed to Chennai’s culinary scene. This tongue-tickling trail will leave you stuffed.
Join Storytrails as we take you on a journey through Chennai’s dance saga. Learn to interpret stories veiled in the subtlety of the dancer’s gestures, and let loose as a choreographer takes you through dance routines that are almost de rigueur in South Indian Cinema.
Take a stroll through Dakshinachitra, a museum of heritage houses from South India. Uncover stories of people who called these houses home. Quirky, practical, profound or unbelievable – these stories offer fascinating insights into life in South India.
Discover colonial Madras through the buildings the British left behind. Look closely at each structure and you will find stories of grand ambitions and unexpected revolutions; the hopes, fears, and ideas of the creators, and the history of this ever-vibrant city
The pulse of any city is in its markets. This trail takes you through one such bustling marketplace, Georgetown. Let our stories walk you through its bylanes, where history, mythology and folklore intertwine to give you a glimpse of the living India.
Let your feet carry you along the Marina on this unique running trail by the sea. Jog past magnificent colonial buildings and feast on the stories of British India. Marina was their bastion and some of the best British buildings are along this road.
An easy walk through Mylapore, exploring fascinating stories hidden away in the mundane rituals of daily life. Stories behind everyday sights, stories of Gods and demons, of ancient customs and symbolisms, and of Mylapore and Madras.
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