Chettinad - Discovering Tamil Nadu's Hidden Gem | Mansions, Food, Shopping & GI Tag Saree | Ep 3

History, Heritage, Festivals & Handlooms of India - Episode 3!!
In this episode, let me take you to Chettinad: Where every step whispers tales of heritage, every flavor is a journey through time, and every corner unfolds a masterpiece of culture. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this cultural haven.
Chettinad is a region located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is renowned for its distinctive culture, heritage, and cuisine. Here are some key aspects of Chettinad:
1. Chettinad Architecture: Chettinad is famous for its unique architecture characterized by spacious mansions, known as "Chettinad houses" or "Nattukottai Chettiar homes." These mansions are often adorned with intricately carved woodwork and grand courtyards.
2. Culinary Heritage: Chettinad cuisine is celebrated for its aromatic spices and flavors. The cuisine includes a variety of dishes such as Chettinad Chicken Curry, Chettinad Fish Curry, and Chettinad Egg Curry. The use of freshly ground spices gives the food its distinctive taste.
3. Chettinad Handicrafts: The region is known for its traditional handicrafts, including the famous Chettinad sarees. These sarees are woven with cotton and silk threads, featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs.
4. Athangudi Tiles: Chettinad is renowned for its handmade Athangudi tiles. These colorful, patterned tiles are crafted using a unique process and are often used to adorn the floors of Chettinad homes.
5. Historical Temples: Chettinad is home to several ancient temples with unique architectural styles. The temples, such as the Athmanathaswamy Temple in Kanadukathan, showcase the rich cultural and religious history of the region.
6. Karaikudi: Karaikudi is a major town in the Chettinad region and serves as a gateway for exploring Chettinad's cultural heritage. It is a bustling town with markets, temples, and Chettinad mansions.
7. Chettinad Arts and Crafts: The region is known for its traditional arts and crafts, including Chettinad woodwork, stone carving, and Chettinad-style Athangudi tiles. These crafts reflect the artistic skills and cultural richness of the Chettinad community.
8. Chettinad Cotton Sarees: Chettinad is famous for its handwoven cotton sarees. These sarees are known for their vibrant colors, distinctive patterns, and intricate borders, making them popular among saree enthusiasts.
9. Cultural Festivals: Chettinad celebrates various cultural festivals and events throughout the year. These events often include traditional music, dance performances, and rituals that showcase the cultural vibrancy of the region.
10. Hospitality and Tourism: Many Chettinad mansions have been converted into heritage hotels, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the grandeur of Chettinad architecture and hospitality.
Chettinad's rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and delectable cuisine make it a fascinating destination for those interested in exploring the cultural tapestry of Tamil Nadu.
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  • @palaniappanm992
    @palaniappanm9925 ай бұрын

    Chettinad is big landscape covering 96 villages/ towns.However the coverage is NICE. A Tamil film called “Kandukondain Kandukondain” was filmed in Chettinad area and chettinad houses are shown in the film.

  • @ankshakunshome-cooking3813
    @ankshakunshome-cooking38135 ай бұрын

    Incredibly nice, am from Mauritius but live in the U.K. and I can tell you that there are Chettiars in Mauritius too. But they don’t have such beautiful mansions, they are just different.

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @sujatabiswas1094
    @sujatabiswas10945 ай бұрын

    Masterpiece blog showcasing the culture of Chettinad. Bravo, girl. Shine on!

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @v.hariharasubramoney7346
    @v.hariharasubramoney73465 ай бұрын

    For those who are not aware., The ancestors of today's Chettiars were big businessmen, ocean going , trading with various countries, like Burma, Jawa, Thailand , Vietnam, China and upto Japan. They owned huge ships, huge wealth that they even loaned some to Chola Emperor's in times of war. It is to protect their trade from pirates ,Chola kings of 12th and 13 centuries developed a Navy their own. This is perhaps is the only instance of any our ancient kingdoms had an ocean going Navy. Later on , the Marathas had a coastal Navy ofcourse.

  • @rumilus1901
    @rumilus19015 ай бұрын

    You are looking awesome in the half saree (Tamil tradition). Even the pronunciation of Tamil words is very accurate.

  • @lakshmikesavan5284
    @lakshmikesavan52844 ай бұрын

    Did not know kabadi came from Tamilnadu. Good and pleasant video about chettinad.

  • @priyankakakade4044
    @priyankakakade40445 ай бұрын

    There are very few blessed people who gets to live the life the way they want to... You are one of them ❤ I wish everyone gets a courage to choose the life they want to live..

  • @sudirsankr3361
    @sudirsankr33615 ай бұрын

    Amazing place and superb videos . All these Tamilians looks very simple and deeply involved in to their modest lifestyle.

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @sunithajee3881
    @sunithajee38814 ай бұрын

    I am from south India.. from A.P.. born and brought up in Nellore.. a border town close to Chennai … our shopping mainly used to be in Chennai… I have recently visited… ( 66 years )all these places… From BANARAS to Rameswaram… then near by Tanjavore And Vaideeswaran koil…Palani Velankanni…Madurai… Chidambaram…. Several times I have visited entire Tamilnadu and Kerala… though I live in Bangalore I have not explored Karnataka… Chettinadu is famous for non veg …recipes , sarees..and old furniture…. 8:06

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @parthipanselvaraj2629

    @parthipanselvaraj2629

    4 ай бұрын

    Lovely try visiting the parts of South TN 😊.

  • @jaggarao2312
    @jaggarao23124 ай бұрын

    “Wow..”.. This is for your presentation skills & the Chettinad Trip..!! 👌👌👍👍

  • @amarendrabhowmick8896
    @amarendrabhowmick88965 ай бұрын

    A travel vlogger with a difference a vlogger with a class of her own.she is so subtle & graceful.very much liked the video.

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @swedhamurugesh
    @swedhamurugesh5 ай бұрын

    It's amazing, once people would have really lived in these mansions 😊

  • @subhasisghatak5124
    @subhasisghatak51245 ай бұрын

    Excellent vlog 👍 ... yes I admit, I didn't know that kabaddi is the state sport of TN. Thanks also for showing these places not much known to me either.

  • @radhikapillai378
    @radhikapillai3785 ай бұрын

    So glad I bumped into your channel- love your fresh approach to sharing travel stories. And your nonjudgmental openness to other cultures.

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @rajanichoudhary1808
    @rajanichoudhary18085 ай бұрын

    This is what I meant when i said there are different parts of India. Beautifully done Chettinad!!!

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @rajivrupani3925
    @rajivrupani39255 ай бұрын

    Amazing Chettinad, Nice vlog :) Good to see such content :)

  • @laltumaity3142
    @laltumaity31424 ай бұрын

    The real heritage destiny outstanding

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @pastachannel1193
    @pastachannel11933 ай бұрын

    Loved the presentation. Excellent content was delivered with great enthusiasm and energy by a very articulate presenter in her very own charismatic style. Look forward to future episodes. We passed through the area and wanted to visit those famous Chettinad houses but entry to these places is so secretive and restricted as they are still owned by those private owners who don't want to publicize too much. Probably getting those houses on heritage listings and allowing guided tours would give a big boost to the area. Watching this vlog was almost like being there again.

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @preetievijay9610
    @preetievijay96105 ай бұрын

    It's really nice you showed the culture n what that place is actually famous for..it's always helpfull for a solo traveller,exactly what to see n explore.love the tile factory n the handmade tiles are beautiful..the one you made is also nice.n the chattinad saree weaving..thanks to u for incouraging us to see the other sides of towns ..

  • @madhumitadas1105
    @madhumitadas11054 ай бұрын

    Loved this video, I got really interested to visit this place after seeing this. Keep going. You are doing well.

  • @TheRoaringCat
    @TheRoaringCat5 ай бұрын

    Lovely Vlog!! gotta visit this place this year!! :)

  • @traveleye2201
    @traveleye22015 ай бұрын

    Very Nice sharing

  • @thefragrantsoil439
    @thefragrantsoil4395 ай бұрын

    Very informative and beautiful video, thank you so much

  • @bedantagoswami649
    @bedantagoswami6495 ай бұрын

    Superb vlog Priyanka thanks for sharing 🎉🎉 those palaces were truly majestic and i didn't knew that kabaddi is the state sport of Tamil Nadu

  • @prakashsrinivasan7840
    @prakashsrinivasan78404 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ji for covering Chettinad l aling with my family visited Chettinad palaces really enjoyed a lot

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @ramdevs9026
    @ramdevs90263 ай бұрын

    First time watching your video, they are well done and educational. Thank you

  • @ss-ib8gm
    @ss-ib8gm15 күн бұрын

    thankyou you give all details with prices thats real help .you are down to earth many middle class can plan holidays

  • @sudhindrabukkebag7502
    @sudhindrabukkebag75024 ай бұрын

    चेट्टिनाड is known to me only because of cotton sarees my wife loved most। Great and dedicated effort in compilation। Thank you dear Thank you KZread

  • @user-rj5my4ry4d
    @user-rj5my4ry4d5 ай бұрын

    Too good... really enjoyed

  • @AnnieGogoi
    @AnnieGogoi5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful sharing my friend

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @harindermohan7946
    @harindermohan79465 ай бұрын

    Waited for your vlog for so long very nice presentation

  • @yabrahamsangtamyabrahamsan5066
    @yabrahamsangtamyabrahamsan50665 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all your vlog videos❤👍

  • @surendragaddale2450
    @surendragaddale24505 ай бұрын

    Hi i went through all your vlogs, each vlog is worth watching. You are just amazing

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    This made me so happy. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @bimalmuraleedharan2688
    @bimalmuraleedharan26885 ай бұрын

    Amazing video 🎉❤ Thank you

  • @explorewithkokanicouple

    @explorewithkokanicouple

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also a youtuber and i love her vlogs. She is motivating all

  • @kalimuthulakshmanan6530
    @kalimuthulakshmanan65305 ай бұрын

    Welcome to our state tamilnadu you visit thanjavur and srirangam kumbakinam temples very well your vlog

  • @sagayagambrun5149
    @sagayagambrun51495 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this showpiece .Blessins!xxx

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @abhijitdhamne7619
    @abhijitdhamne76195 ай бұрын

    Very nice informative entertaining helpful video 📹

  • @jyotisiddannavar4724
    @jyotisiddannavar47245 ай бұрын

    Simply superb

  • @vitthalraobabar8843
    @vitthalraobabar88432 ай бұрын

    Nice Explore of Chettinad.....

  • @madhulikajha7654
    @madhulikajha76545 ай бұрын

    Palace is too good❤

  • @anithasv1223
    @anithasv12235 ай бұрын

    Came to know much about Chettinad after this vlog. Loved it

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that :)

  • @aartipandya7894
    @aartipandya78945 ай бұрын

    Hi Priyanka I really like your videos. I like traveling but not getting much chance. When I see your videos i feel like I am also traveling with you... really enjoying watching these videos. Thanks for making these beautiful travel videos❤

  • @CoffeeKamal
    @CoffeeKamal5 ай бұрын

    Nice vlog. Excellent addition of music.

  • @paranthamanlion2178
    @paranthamanlion21784 ай бұрын

    Really very nice and explained wonderful, you looking beautiful.

  • @leelaaiyappa6277
    @leelaaiyappa62774 ай бұрын

    Lovely lady,nice Narration 😊

  • @traveltherapybysudiptaa1529
    @traveltherapybysudiptaa15295 ай бұрын

    Great work 💯

  • @nairsadasivan
    @nairsadasivan4 ай бұрын

    Your coverage is excellent👏👏👏👏

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot 😊

  • @ApniKatha
    @ApniKatha4 ай бұрын

    i just opened KZread to specifically see Chettinad Videos, KZread recommends this video in homepage without me even searching for it. Freaks me out 😂

  • @JampaWoeser-du1qg
    @JampaWoeser-du1qg5 ай бұрын

    My favourite place! Don't forget to enjoy South Indian meals.

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh! I indulged a lot this time :)

  • @bharatisamurai4614
    @bharatisamurai46144 ай бұрын

    Looking beautiful with the flowers in your hair and the saree! 👍😊

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @mumtazabdullatif5129
    @mumtazabdullatif51295 ай бұрын

    Nice vlog from Tanzania 🇹🇿 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @priyankas2376
    @priyankas23765 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤ Happy Sunday ☺️

  • @balakrishnapanda609
    @balakrishnapanda6092 ай бұрын

    Your presentation style is unique.

  • @girishhp2366
    @girishhp23664 ай бұрын

    You are speaking frankly I really enjoyed your Volga keep rocking 😎

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! 😃

  • @Ra0w
    @Ra0w5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful, love your channel

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @OutdoorOracle
    @OutdoorOracle5 ай бұрын

    Kabadi k bare me jo aap bataye bilkul pata nehi tha.. Aap k har ek video really awesome...

  • @nandinirohitmakwana806
    @nandinirohitmakwana8062 ай бұрын

    Great video girl❤

  • @CultureofBharatha
    @CultureofBharatha4 ай бұрын

    Most of the Chettiars have settled in foreign countries or in high positions and thus most of the villages are empty

  • @ratravision
    @ratravision5 ай бұрын

    Great 🎉

  • @gvbalajee
    @gvbalajee5 ай бұрын

    wonderful desigirl Discovering Tamil Nadu's Hidden Gem | Mansions, Food, Shopping & GI Tag Saree

  • @MusicalExpedition
    @MusicalExpedition4 ай бұрын

    Nice vlog ❤

  • @NgakuChang-bk6bj
    @NgakuChang-bk6bj4 ай бұрын

    I am always watching u r vlogs so pls update latest I ❤❤❤ u too.

  • @rahulm2827
    @rahulm28272 ай бұрын

    Normally, all I ever see is very hateful and dumb comments from South Indians, specially from Mallu christians and other christians, dravidians, periyars etc.. but this is INCREDIBLE. South India seems to be beautiful with a very rich culture and heritage. ❤ Thank you for taking us along to beautiful South India.

  • @MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf
    @MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf5 ай бұрын

    Luv u desi girl traveller, it was a fabulous vlog, my luv n bestest wishes always for u ❤❤frm Mumbai , India

  • @sangappakuchanur6668
    @sangappakuchanur66684 ай бұрын

    Thanks mam ,u r too smart in explanation as well as photography,u r trying max coverage,U Pl explain t exact distance of ur destiny fm Bangalore.Best wishes.

  • @riteshkumar2686
    @riteshkumar26865 ай бұрын

    Excellent 👌

  • @leelaaiyappa6277
    @leelaaiyappa62774 ай бұрын

    Nice spot😊

  • @RelaxWithNaturesBeauty
    @RelaxWithNaturesBeauty5 ай бұрын

    Awesome video like always. 😀 Delhi, Agra Red Forts aren’t on hills. Actually hundreds of others forts and palaces.

  • @neerajk8218
    @neerajk8218Ай бұрын

    Very Interesting

  • @kasturiswami784
    @kasturiswami7844 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your taking public transport.

  • @mpandiya3364
    @mpandiya33645 ай бұрын

    Awesome ❤ im in Tamil Nadu 🙏

  • @swastikapaul7055
    @swastikapaul70555 ай бұрын

    wonderfull post

  • @talktimewithpavan9970
    @talktimewithpavan99704 ай бұрын

    Your vlogs are BRILLIANT W/very informative trivias of the places you visit. chettinars is a culture of Tamilnadu NOT much known to the Northenrs of India. Their Chettinar non veg cuisine is a prized to the gasyronomic afficianados. Their mansions are truly unique too. Priyanka a heartfelt Gratitude for making such thoughtout & informative vlogs for ur audience. Your story telling of each place, its contribution & it's cultural offerings is AWESUM 👍🌟💙🙏❗The palace u showed us is is a piece of Vibrant Art... The architecture is full of curious details - A site & sight to absorb with deep appreciation. AND the hand made 2.3 kg Tiles and its Making is another WOW, u shared. Kabaddi state sport, fr: Tamil - now this is great to learn off 🌟👍❗ Thankyou much for this packed visual story vlog - so beautifully woven. There shld be an award for Indian Travel Vloggers w/the art of leisure story telling style. Uou for sure wld be nominated or A Winner, as one of the Travel Vloggers og India.Safe Travels. Your Chettinar cultural recording is one of your many very interesting & finer vlogs 😊🌹👍🎶🌼💖🙏❗

  • @leelaaiyappa6277
    @leelaaiyappa62774 ай бұрын

    You are really good looking in T shirt Wish you well Nice narrations,and very articulate Best Wishes mam.💐👍

  • @vijays8555
    @vijays85555 ай бұрын

    You should have visited unique Thirumayam fort and rock cut temple. Best in chettinad😊

  • @Dr.Priyanka_Rajput
    @Dr.Priyanka_Rajput3 ай бұрын

    Waoo❤❤

  • @venugopalgopinath7417
    @venugopalgopinath74174 ай бұрын

    THIS VIDEO IS SUPERB AND EXCELLENT YOU GAVE US A POCKET. EDITION OF THE LIFE AND CUL TURE.OF CHETTINAD LET.YOUR FRIENDS KNOWN.MORE ABOUT SOUTH INDIA AND ITS PEOPLE ONLY BY .INTERACTION WE CAN MAKE INDIA FAMOUS ASMA LAND OF DIVERSE. HUNDREDS OF CULTURE. THANKS FOR YOUR TRAVEL.VIDEO

  • @DRSDS9M
    @DRSDS9M5 ай бұрын

    Good informative vlog , we understand its difficult but it would be great if you could make vlogs more frequently

  • @anjalidhende9052
    @anjalidhende90522 ай бұрын

    You are looking gorgeous. Somehow I missed this video But I love to watch your videos.❤

  • @charlesroy7615
    @charlesroy76155 ай бұрын

    You're looking so elegant and adorable with your natural presentation and description on enriched resources. I would like to inform you that kabaddi is a national sport in Bangladesh as well as it is known as hadudu.❤

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @RadhikaKal
    @RadhikaKal5 ай бұрын

    Chettinad is very beautiful

  • @balramverma7754
    @balramverma77545 ай бұрын

    Beautiful sadij nice video 🙂

  • @kanchisharma130
    @kanchisharma1305 ай бұрын

    Chettinad is a sub culture of TN 🙏🏽 food, dressing, customs..

  • @juliandrek
    @juliandrek4 ай бұрын

    Finding ur videos quite nice and interesting

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂

  • @badoo45
    @badoo455 ай бұрын

    Beautiful.❤

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @madanrudra3055
    @madanrudra30554 ай бұрын

    kafi badhiyaa lga apka yah vlog 💖. kabaddi ke bare maie jo apne btaya, pta nahin tha. dhanyavaad apke video aur jankari ke liye

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @user-hf5rv6jy5h
    @user-hf5rv6jy5h4 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Karaikudi.

  • @anilkumarkrishnapillai1691
    @anilkumarkrishnapillai16914 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video. Plesse visit kerala where we have Sripadmanabha temple in Trivandum and Lord GuruvayoorAppan temple in Trichur which honble PM visited two times. Stay blessed 🙏

  • @TravKedar
    @TravKedar4 ай бұрын

    सुंदर चलचित्र 👌👌👌👌

  • @romeysimon4074
    @romeysimon40742 ай бұрын

    You had given the chikenkari dress address which was very useful for us to connect with them.

  • @RD-ij2sz
    @RD-ij2sz5 ай бұрын

    Nice Video..👌👍

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @SivaKumar-qd1vi
    @SivaKumar-qd1vi5 ай бұрын

    you look like a pure south indian girl and so beautiful . and also explore the Jallikattu (Bull fight) during middle of January. on occasion of Pongal festival .. thanks

  • @flyingpassengers
    @flyingpassengers5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful vlog..you are looking very nice in saree❤❤

  • @mugdhadabholkar991
    @mugdhadabholkar9915 ай бұрын

    Desi girl beautiful ,very nice informative video

  • @bishalsonarvlogs
    @bishalsonarvlogs5 ай бұрын

    Looks nice in south indian outfit ❤❤

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @meenakshisundaram3110
    @meenakshisundaram31104 ай бұрын

    I am native of Attangudi Very good presentation You have a pleasant joyfully attitude when you are ATTANGUDI

  • @nanditachhibber5323
    @nanditachhibber53235 ай бұрын

    Hey desi girl traveller. Enjoyed the vlog very much. I especially liked the tiles making part.Looks to me , these tiles are used as floor tiles . Right?

  • @Pranab1111
    @Pranab11115 ай бұрын

    super

  • @rabbitkumardua1038
    @rabbitkumardua10384 ай бұрын

    Hi u r looking so beautiful and intelligent keep it up God bless you ❤️

  • @NgakuChang-bk6bj
    @NgakuChang-bk6bj4 ай бұрын

    So beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @DesiGirlTraveller

    @DesiGirlTraveller

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you :)

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