DATES:
27th September to 30th September, 2024
HOSTED BY:
The Bangala, Karaikudi
Chidambara Vilas, Kadiapatti
CGH Earth Visalam, Kanadukathan
The Park, Kanadukathan
Chettinad Court, Kanadukathan
Welcome to the five-day Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival EDITION-2 featuring traditional dance, music, lectures, and the famed cuisine of Chettinad. Immerse yourself in the splendour of centuries-old temples, Chettiar mansions, and the craftsmanship of the tiles and textiles of the region.
ITINERARY
DAY 01
FRIDAY, 27.09.2024
17.30 Hrs. to 18.00 Hrs.
Venue: Senjai Pillaiyar Kovil, Karaikudi
Nadaswaram
Abhishekam
18.00 Hrs. to 18.30 Hrs.
Venue: Senjai Pillaiyar Kovil, Karaikudi
Lighting of the Kuthu Vilakku to inaugurate the festival
18.30 Hrs. to 19.30 Hrs.
Venue: Senjai Pillaiyar Kovil, Karaikudi
Concert by Carnatic Vocalist, Shri T.M. Krishna
20:00 Hrs
Venue: The Bangala – Karaikudi
Dinner
DAY 02
SATURDAY, 28.09.2024
09:30 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs
Guided tour of Mansions in Athangudi - Lakshmi Vilas, Panangulayar Veedu, AR.RM. House
Visit Athangudi Tile Manufacturing Factory
12:30 Hrs
Venue: GGH Earth Visalam
Talk by Shri Anirudh Kanisetti the famed historian and author
The Early Tamil Merchants and The Cholas Across the Seas.
13:00 Hrs
Venue: S.A. House
Lunch
18:00 Hrs
Venue: P.M.A. House, Kottaiyur
Exploring Diverse Lineages in South Indian Dance History.
Aniruddha Knight in conversation with Jeetendra Hirschfeld.
18:30 Hrs
Venue: P.M.A. House, Kottaiyur
Aniruddha Knight and his troupe will perform.
19:30 Hrs
Venue: P.M.A. House, Kottaiyur
Dinner
DAY 03
SUNDAY, 29.09.2024
09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs.
Guided Tour of Koviloor Museum & Temple
Visits to Mansions at Kanadukathan – V.VR. House
12:30 Hrs
Venue to be notified later.
Visit the Bazaar
13:30 Hrs
Venue: S.A. House
Lunch
18:30 Hrs
Venue: K.V.AL.M. House, Kottaiyur
An evening of culinary conversation with Khir Johari and Vikram Doctor,
“An Interconnected Gastronomic Legacy: The Malay World and South India”.
19:30 Hrs
Venue: K.V.AL.M. House, Kottaiyur
Dinner
DAY 04
MONDAY, 30.09.2024
08.00 Hrs. to 10:00 Hrs.
Venue: Thirumayam Fort
Heritage Walk with Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy
Packed Breakfast will be served
11:00 Hrs
Venue: Kadiapatti
Vintage Car Rally
11:30 Hrs
Venue: Chidambara Vilas, Kadiapatti
Talk and slide presentation by Shrimathi Radhika Vaidyanathan
"Decorative Ceramic and Cement Athangudi Tiles in The Mansions of The Cosmopolitan Chettiar Community"
12:30 Hrs
Venue: Chidambara Vilas, Kadiapatti
Brunch
18:00 Hrs
Venue: C.V. House, Kanadukathan
THIRUPOOTUTHAL -The Enactment of a Chettiar wedding and the stringing of the KAZHUTHURU (Thali) prior to it, by Shrimathi Krishna Meyyammai and party.
19:30 Hrs.
Venue: CGH Earth Visalam
Farewell Dinner