Karaikudi is a Greater municipality in Sivagangai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 20 th largest urban agglomeration of Tamil Nadu based on 2011 census data. It is part of the area commonly referred to as "Chettinad" and has been declared a heritage town by the Government of Tamil Nadu,[1] on account of the palatial houses built with limestone called karai veedu.
Athangudi Palace in Karaikudi is a wonderful tourist spot
If you love travelling places then you must decide to visit Karaikudi which is a heritage town in the Sivagangai district. It is also fondly called ‘Chettinad’ since the majority of the families living here are Chettiar's. The name Karaikudi is derived from the thorny plant Karai which was once abundantly found in this region.
Karaikudi was once an important trade centre and most of the people living in this town involve in wealthy businesses like jewellery, provision, vessels and utensils, and industrial trades.
This town which is called by several names was established in the 19th century. Trade and commerce flourished in this town and became world-famous within a few years.
Karaikudi Kandangi Sarees – A must-wear designer sarees
M/s Rengha Holidays has opened a new branch in the town of Karaikudi and extends varieties of tourist-related services to new and existing customers.
International tourists can book flight tickets, hotel rooms, tour packages, and car rental services through M/s Rengha Holidays and visit Karaikudi during holiday seasons.
What is Kandangi Sarees?
Kandangi cotton sarees which is famous in Karaikudi. It is worn traditionally by the women living in Karaikudi since it is native to Chettinad. It comes with two borders and checkered designs.
Women will brim with beauty when they wear Kandangi sarees for family functions, weddings, birthdays, and engagements. It is a lengthy saree that extends to the ankle of your feet.
Tourists who flock to Chettinad during festival seasons buy dozens of Kandangi sarees from reputed saree shops and wear them during the wedding, birthdays, and functions.
Kandangi Sarees are traditionally worn by brides during wedding ceremonies.
What dishes are famous in Chettinad?
Chettinad dishes prepared traditionally using spices, vegetables, and condiments are hot sellers in Karaikudi restaurants. The chefs prepare varieties of food items using mutton, and chicken and serve them hot to daily customers.
The traditionally prepared Chettinad cuisines are listed below.
- Chicken Chettinad Curry
It is an aromatic and spicy non-vegetarian food prepared deliciously using high-quality chicken. The chefs who prepare chicken Chettinad curry sprinkle the right amount of condiments, flavours, and toppings. It is a signature food in the town of Karaikudi.
- Chettinad Fish Fry Dish
The chefs fry the fish and add sliced onions and varieties of condiments and spices to it. The aroma from the Chettinad Fish Fry dish will transport you to a new world. Try it once after reaching Chettinad.
- Hot Kozhukottai
It is a dumpling made from rice flour. The Chettinad restaurants sell hot and sweet dumplings (Kozhukattai) to regular and new customers. Eating a few kozhukattai will be a stomach-filling experience.
- Karaikudi Prawn Masala
Karaikudi Prawan Masala which is also called Eral Masala is a tasty Chettinad cuisine. You can relish this tasty dish in Chettinad Hotels that serve traditional foods. It is prepared from freshly caught Prawns.
- Spicy Potato Roast
It is called Urulai Kizhangu Kaara Curry (Spicy Potato Roast). The chefs roast the baby potatoes and add varieties of spices and condiments to them before serving them to customers.
The driver will halt at one of the reputed Chettinad restaurants where you can relish some of the traditional Chettinad cuisines before heading to prominent tourist spots.
M/s Rengha Holidays which excels in hospitality services will take all efforts to make your Karaikudi tour comfortable.
Why should you hire rental cars through M/s Rengha?
The luxury rental cars provided by M/s Rengha are maintained and serviced well throughout the year. The drivers will stay away from Overspeed and strictly follow road traffic rules and regulations.
The benefits a tourist can enjoy when he hires the luxury cars through M/s Rengha are listed below.
- Professional and experienced drivers
- Strict adherence to rules and regulations framed by the local government.
- Friendly team of managers
- Professional tour guide
- Flexible domestic and international tour plans
- Affordably priced tour packages
- Ancillary services that come at the best prices
Economic condition and Education policies in Karaikudi
The Karaikudi municipal council strictly follows the rules, regulations, and norms stipulated by the state and central government. The education system followed in Karaikudi is of international standards.
The reputed universities, schools, engineering, arts, and medical colleges in Karaikudi are listed below.
- Alagappa University
- AC Government College of Engineering
- Central Electrochemical Research Institute
- Koviloor Andavar College
- Alagappa Polytechnic College
- Alagappa Matriculation School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir School
- Alagappa CBSE school
- Kendriya Vidyala School
Alagappa University is located at Alagappa Puram in Karaikudi. It was founded by Dr Alagappa Chettiar in the year 1947. It is a NAAC A Grade University that offers varieties of arts and science courses.
Alaggapa DDE offers a distance education program to worldwide students.
Major industries in Karaikudi?
Chettiars who lived in the Chettinad region before and after Independence earned their income through agriculture, trade, and commerce. Chettiars invest their money in heavy industries, agriculture, manufacturing and production industries, and shops. They also export agricultural and engineering products to various countries.
The major industries located in and around Karaikudi are listed below.
- Karaikudi Textiles Pvt. Ltd
- Liongold agro foods
- White lots agro foods
- Solorex Chemicals
- Madura Chemicals
- Chettinadu Marachekku oils
- Selvee Indigenous food factory
There are plenty of manufacturing industries in Karaikudi that generates maximum profits every year.
The top tourist spots in and around Karaikudi?
Listed below are top tourist spots in Karaikudi
- Chettinad Palace
It was built by Dr. Annamalai Chettiar in 1912 using imported woods and building materials. It is considered one of the seven wonders in India. Dr. Annamalai Chettiar a renowned educationist lived in this palace for several years.
- Ariyakudi Then Tirupathi Temple
It is a famous pilgrimage centre in Karaikudi. Lord Venkatchalapathi is the presiding deity who is worshipped with utmost devotion by local citizens and pilgrims. People who are unable to go to Tirumala can visit this temple and offer their prayers.
- Kandanur Shiva Temple
Kandanur Shiva temple is one of the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The people living in Kandanur celebrate all auspicious festivals with pomp and splendor. It is 8km away from Karaikudi.
- Kanadukathan Chettiyar Homes
Kanadukathan is one of the ancient places in Karaikudi. The structures of the houses built in and around Kanadukathan are huge and palatial. The gateways inside the house are carved aesthetically like Hindu temples. The foods served in Kanadukathan town need a special mention.
You can eat the traditional Chettinad foods served in Kanadukathan hotels and eateries before exiting from this place.
- 108 Pillair Koil and Nagara Sivan Koil
These temples are famous in the Sivaganga district. Nagara Sivan Koil is located at Devakottai which comes under the Sivaganga district.
- Thousand windowed house (Aayiram Jannal Veedu)
It is a famous landmark in the town of Karaikudi. This home which was built in the year 1941 has thousands of windows. The landlord paid one and twenty-five thousand rupees and purchased this building in the year 1941.
You will also be visiting famous ancient temples like Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, Vairavan temple, Pillaiyarpatti temple, and Kundrakudi Murugan temple when you choose karaikudi tour packages through M/s Rengha Holidays.
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