Its been a long time since I wrote something on my blog. Not that I didn't have anything to share. Its just that I got busy with too many things. My business needed my undivided attention along with managing my family as well :). Let me take you through a quick snapshot of my recent family visit to the Temple City of India.
I would like to take you to a 100 Year old home in kanchipuram which is open for public as well. " Must seen in kanchipuram". The house belongs to a Mudhaliar community family who used to live here. It has separate prayer room, room for young children, a dressing room, kitchen, bath and a well ventilated veranda.
Right before entering the house, you will see a place for people to sit (generally for occupants to spend time to get some freshness). It is called ‘thinnai’ and is part of a traditional house of Kanchipuram. In earlier days, people used to sit in their thinnai and converse with their neighbors. Also, sometimes strangers used to come and take rest here in those times (am sure we can never imagine strangers come any close to our houses to take rest in today's times)
The house is designed to suit the tropical climate of the region ( Hot-Hotter-Hottest months of the year). There is a courtyard open to the sky to allow natural air and light. It also allows the heated air to escape so the room temperature remains cool. You can clearly see an old time teak wood table, chairs and similar simple furniture kept in the living room of the house. People used to stay in joint families in old days and we see a lot of those items used by them at that time.
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| Kolam is another thing you wont miss |
Attractions of the house include a large swing, paintings and photos of women with traditional jewelry, a model of a woman with silk sari and jewelry, grain storage room, the statues and photos of various Gods, crockery items and stove of that era, showcases and decorative items. All the items are of the ancient time and exhibit a true essence of those days. Furniture is of teak wood, while earthen pots are used as crockery (cooking and serving)
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| Vintage Mixie and Grinder |
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| Earthen pots used as crockery |
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It is a very peaceful place and definitely a good place to enjoy a traditional meal.( Pre book needed). Visiting such historical places, help us learn about yesteryear lifestyle provide a sense of their behavioral tastes.
Location: 53 A, SVN Pillai St, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
Price: A nominal amount of Rs. 10 is to be paid as the entrance fee.
Timings: Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm
Photos taken by Veena for the blog "Everything In Nature".
(Informations are From Kanchi Kudil Management and KanchipuramOnline)
