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Karaikudi is the one the famous hottest town in tamil nadu,and famous for cooking (Breakfast & sweets).This place having lot of communities are living and those people's language are different to others area peoples. This town having lot of Chettiyar's, that's why Karakudi and its around villages are called as Chettinadu. | One of greatest icon was born in the town. That man who has called as "kalvi vallal Alagappa Chettiyar". He has developed the town by the way of 'Education revolution', and also he was a classmate of former Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was studying in S.M.S.V.Hr.Secondary school. His life is a classic example for the younger generation. Another man who was studied in S.M.S.V.Hr.Secondary school,that man dominate the whole cinema industry in 1960's to 80's. You know that man? Yes he is "Kavignar Kannadhasan". | | Karaikudi is known as an ancestral home of Chettiyars. It is 80 kilometers away from Madurai. It is famous for its Chettinad Mansion, CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Research Institute), Temples, Old buildings, Gopura karai saris and Chettinad delicious tasty dishes. Nowadays it is termed as a shooting spot for Tamil and Telugu film industries and as well as a tourist center. Tourists come in large numbers to have to have a view on history of Chettinad buildings. One of the well known country’s magazine recently came out with surprising news wherein it was mentioned that Chettinad was one among the top 5 fast growing vacation spots in India. Hence, Karaikudi will provide relaxing and enjoyable time to tourists who will cherish the memories for long. | | Karaikudi and 74 other villages comprise Chettinad, the homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiars. The Chettiars were a prosperous banking community who ventured overseas to do business in South and Southeast Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
Inauguration Date: 25th September 2008
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