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INTRODUCTION
It encompasses landscapes, historic places, sites and built environments, as well as biodiversity, collection, past and
continuing
experiences.
cultural
practices,
knowledge
and
living
CONT. .
Management of that heritage, within a frame work of internationally recognized and appropriately applied
CONT. .
IMPORTANCE OF STUDY
Today, due to the technological developments, their is a vast change in our life style and thus no one finds time to think about our past heritage. Dakshina Chitra serves to be a living heritage and it is necessary for all of us to know our past culture.
OBJECTIVES
heritage center.
our ancestors.
SCOPE
Dakshina Chitra and gives a wide choice for those who wants to know about the past culture. It also gives a detailed expansion of the various state of South India about their culture and their traditional way of living.
METHODOLOGY
The data was collected from Dakshina Chitra officials, books and from websites. Discussions and personal interview were held with the Dakshina Chitras management officials.
Situated on the eastern shore, quietly resonating with the gentle thumps of the blue water at its back door, Dhakshina Chitra epitomizes the South Indian cultural heritage.
In an era when the old and traditional are vulnerable and challenged, this nucleus of an idea triggered a cultural journey.
Inspired by the artisans and fold artists of the villages, Dr. Deborah Thiagrajan, set out to form the Madras Craft Foundation (MCF) in 1984.
Laurie Baker - the renowned architect, graciously donated his services to the foundation.
The spatial conceptualization at Dakshina Chitra and his building techniques and process breathe his philosophy of empowering masons and craftspeople in the building process.
Architect Benny Kuriakose who designed the public buildings and supervises the conservation and reconstruction of the heritage buildings, has also provided continued service in the construction
Dakshina Chitra, which means "picture of the South", was established in 1996 on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) campus at Muttukadu by Madras Craft Foundation (MCF). It is within driving distance from Chennai city, situated along the ECR highway en route to Mamallapuram and Pondicherry.
It is the center for architecture, craft, folk performing arts and the
life styles of the people of each of the four Southern states presented in a settling of authentically reconstructed homes and
It is a beautiful, serene retreat on the Mahabalipuram road that transports all of us into a fantasy world of the 19th century. It is miniature representation of which 16,000 are school children. Today 65 volunteers have pitched in their lot to sun this non-profit making
It is a window to the south, showcasing its architecture, artisans, folk performers, music and crafts.
Dakshinachitra strives to become the cultural hub of the city of Madras radiating progressively to other parts of southern India.
It authentically portrays the crafts, domestic architecture and spatial organization, as well as the folk performing arts of South India.
With the swift changes occurring in society and the environment Dakshinachitra dramatically calls attention to what is being lost: traditional values, form and aesthetics rooted within
The Madras Craft Foundation's educational outreach programs at Dakshinachitra, free to all corporation and village schools, currently
Dakshinachitra's work with craftspeople from the southern states is highlighted by the daily presence of weavers, stone carvers and potters at the center. This is achieved through exhibitions and workshops, a craft shop, an archive, and a restaurant which offers regional fare.
In the planning of the center importance was given to the concept that Dakshina Chitra should give a representation of the different, broad groups of people living in each state.
In Tamil Nadu, houses have been chosen to represent the vocations of the people- the merchants, the agriculturists, priest/teachers, agricultural workers and crafts people-weavers, potters and basket
weavers.
In Kerala, the houses have been chosen to represent the three religious groups-Christians, Muslim and Hindus, since their origin and their harmonious living is a distinctive feature of that state.
In Karnataka, houses of agriculturists, craftspeople, and traders will be represented with emphasis on the migration, trade and diversity of
In Andhra, the division of the state into Telangana, Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra is being taken as the construct for the state.
Architects play an important role in protecting the countrys heritage and providing adequate cost effective, environmentally and socially
With the intention of creating a better awareness and understanding of traditional vernaculars their materials, techniques and conservation, Dakshinachitra offers a series of workshops to students of architecture and also to architects
The centre has also formulated a workshop, Planning for village tourism primarily for architectural students.
Through the special state and thematic festivals, folk troupes from
Dakshinachitra works in a consistent manner to encourage troupes to choreograph more polished and varied performances
MUSIC
CRAFTS
Craft promotion and craft development are the major goals. Traditional craft and textiles are exhibited throughout the center.
For over a decade the Madras craft foundation has been organizing directly marking opportunities for crafts people through the schemes supported by the office of the development commissioner, handicrafts, and through direct marketing facilities at the craft bazaar and craft
shop.
Kolam
Pot Pinting
Mehandi
Mask Making Pupil Leaf Painting
KERALA SECTION
institution has grown and matured and its reach extends deep into
Chennai.
Interpreting the past as a springboard to the future, working with new ideas and novel visual concepts, exploring issues of contemporary culture and planting seeds of curiosity and understanding of our rich cultures and their diversity this is the emerging Dakshinachitra and its vision for the future.
The Dakshinachitra centre has multiple target groups, foreign tourists being one.
The educated Indian resident of Chennai, and its guest, as well as school children, are also their targets.
School children are the primary target, and like most others abroad,
The foundation feels that the foreign appreciation and interest in local
The Indian tourist has a different set of interests and perceptions from the foreign tourist. For the urban Indian under the age of 50, the centre represents a glimpse into traditions of their youth, observed in its own home, of more likely in their grandparents home.
FINDINGS
Dakshinachitra attracts all the age groups
Children
Youngsters Adults
Aged people
tourist
[ ] Package tours [ ] Accomodation facilities [ ] Exhibitions (art gallery throughout the year) [ ] Festivals (village festivals during January, North Indian festivals during December and special festival events like ugadi, adiperuku, ramzan, Christmas etc. throughout the year) [ ] Discounts (10% for above 30nos group)
See the art and cultural of south India within one roof Under stand the traditional activities
There is a constant increase of the number visiting Dakshinachitra during last 5years
2006 50,000 2007 60,000 2008 80,000 2009 1, 20,000 2010 2, 00,000
CONCLUSION
Dakshinachitra is moving towards the global recognition, as one and only place which gives the experience of South India under one roof