Chettinad Palaces 

The Chettinad Palaces, also called Chettinad Mansions, are grand heritage homes located mainly in Karaikudi and surrounding villages in Tamil Nadu. Built by the affluent Nattukottai Chettiars, these mansions showcase the wealth, cultural sophistication, and global influences of the community during the 18th–20th centuries. Characterized by spacious courtyards, intricate woodwork, import