Tamil Nadu | How the Museum of Chettinad keeps a community’s memory alive
The Museum of Chettinad, set in a historic family house in Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu, showcases the heritage of the Chettiar community. Exhibits trace their traditional customs, overseas trade routes, artisanal skills, and evolving identity, aiming to educate visitors and link younger members with their cultural roots. The initiative seeks to sustain collective memory for future generations.