DakshinachitraDakshinachitra in Chennai has developed as a result of an effort to promote the art, culture, and the traditional wealth of South India. It is an awesome open air museum and at the same time it is a center of nurturing and promoting the cultural wealth of South India. Dakshinachitra is a real depiction of the art, culture, music, life style, dances of the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Here you will be amazed by the antiquities which demonstrate the unique ethnicity of South India.
In your South India Tour, Dakshinachitra is an exceptional place to visit. The center was developed in the year 1996 with the prime objective to encourage the rich culture and diversity which South India posses to the world. It has brought some traditional architecture, performing arts, cuisine, and craftsmanship of South India to the fore.
Among the Attractions around Chennai, Dakshinachitra would be your unique travel destination. The cultural village of Dakshinachitra, Chennai is also a craft community center serving some technical and business openings.
The community of Dakshinachitra organizes different programs and workshops to promote the rich cultural heritage of South India. It also organizes craft shops and craft bazaars with a wide nexus of craftsman, artists, Self Help Groups and different NGOs. Thus their products get a wide acceptance through these events.
Some events of Dakshinachitra include exhibitions, workshops for children, show of folk theater, exchange programs for scholars and professionals etc. So when you are on your trip of Excursion from Chennai, you must visit this place. The cultural center provides facilities like reception center, open air theater, snack bar, conference rooms etc. You can come at Dakshinachitra between 10 am to 6 pm. It remains open for six days in a week and on Tuesday, it is remain closed.
