DAKSHINA CHITRA MUSEUM
Muthukadu, Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India
Dakshina Chitra Museum, located in Chennai, is one of the living history museums in India. It stores in itself great works of architecture, crafts, performing arts and lifestyles that belong to South India. The museum has its vision and mission to promote the cultures of South Indian states by making them more engaging and enjoyable for its viewers. It is a project of Madras Craft Foundation which is an NGO that was opened to the public on 14th December 1996. The heritage museum is home to 4,220 artefacts and 1,000,000 pictures. Visiting here will give you an in-depth knowledge of south Indian heritage. You are going to leave with the most magnificent treasures of learning.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to November
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
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Don't touch the articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 100 | 50 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 250 Foreigner Child Fee : 100
- Tuesday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kelambakkam Bus Station |
7 KM | 9513508001 |
 Velachery Railway Station |
21 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
25 KM | 044-22560551 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kazhipattur | 6 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI KASI VISWANATHAR TEMPLE
Temple was constructed by Tawker clan of Madras Guajarati community
SRI VADAPALANI ANDAVAR TEMPLE
Lord Muruga graces with His Padukas-chappals here
SRI MARUNDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The lingam that cured the curse of Indra are present here
SRI ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE
The temple was designed and constructed in the shape of 'AUM'
SRI DANDEESWARAR TEMPLE
In the month of Thai the rays of the sun falls on the main deity
SRI NANJUNDESWARAR TEMPLE
Temple was built during 16th century
NANDEESWARAR TEMPLE
Special feature is, on all Pradosham days a cow goes around the sanctum
SRI SIVA SUBRAMANIA SWAMI TEMPLE
300 years old and built by the Sengunthar Community
SRI KARANEESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord Ganesha is in standing posture
SRI PRASANNA VENKATA NARASIMHAR TEMPLE
Lord Rama can be seen in wedding posture
Nearest Attractions
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WildlifeVGP MARINE KINGDOM
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BeachCOVELONG BEACH
Surrounded by dense forest and beautiful environment
Natural AttractionsKRISHNAS BUTTER BALL
The boulder is 6 meters high,5 meters wide,weighs around 250 tons
CavesVARAHA CAVES
One of the finest testimonials to the ancient Vishwakarma
Heritage MonumentsGROUP OF MONUMENTS AT MAHABALIPURAM
Nestled on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal
FortSADRAS DUTCH FORT
Remain as one of the last remnants of Chennai’s Dutch heritage
BoatingPULICAT BOATING
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
DamPOONDI DAM
Poondi reservoir acts as the important water source for Chennai city
TrekkingNAGALAPURAM TREKKING
Mystical Trek along with tier wise Water pools alongside the Trek
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