🏛️ Exploring Chettinad Mansions & Cuisine — Step into the opulent world of Chettinad, where grand ancestral mansions with Burmese teak, Italian marble, and intricate Athangudi tiles whisper tales of a bygone era. Built by the wealthy Chettiar trading community, these heritage homes in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district are a unique fusion of Indian and colonial design, and offer a rare glimpse into Tamil Nadu’s architectural glory.

Equally legendary is Chettinad cuisine, known for its bold spices, slow-cooked meat curries, and aromatic rice preparations like biryani and kuzhi paniyaram. Whether you’re wandering through the maze-like courtyards of Karaikudi, or savoring a pepper chicken curry from a banana leaf, Chettinad is an experience for all the senses.

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