It is a unique heritage village situated at Muttukadu on the new Mamallapuram Coastal Road, 20 km from Chennai. It offers the visitor an unforgettable and authentic insight into the lifestyles of the diverse people of South India.

The Arts and Crafts village, Dakshina chitra narrate the story of the South Indian Culture. The Tamil history, language and way of life can be experienced with a guided tour. Architecture of the past 200 years is represented in the real rural setting. Every house is typical of its own professional group. Traders, potters, weavers, and others working in the traditional way make exquisite pottery, baskets, and carved stone items, some of which are for sale. The center is now developed to include the cultural replicas from all four states of South India. The folk and classical dance performances can be seen here.

For a arranged tour you can contact: The Madras craft Foundation, G3, 6 Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Madras 603112. Visit: Working days except tuesday: Time 09:45 to 18:00, saturday and sunday time 10:00 to 18:00.