2023-06-20 07:00:44
‘Beautiful home in heaven!’ You must have heard this proverb many times, but seeing Muthu Nandini Palace Homestay located in the valleys of Marundhuvaz Malai Mountains of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu state, you will find this saying absolutely meaningful. But not just the beauty on the outside..the moment you step inside the Muthu Nandini Palace you also get to see the beautiful view of the traditional culture.
Muthu Nandini Palace saving childhood memories and ancient culture Muthu Nandini Homestay built on traditional architectures
This homestay was started by Rajchander Padmanaban, a resident of Kanyakumari, from his grandmother; Made by recycling the materials of the house about hundred years old. This homestay reminds its guests of childhood memories and ancient culture of Tamil Nadu.
It is completely sustainable and eco-friendly because of the reused wood, stone and mud bricks. This house is built with not one, but three architectural techniques. It is a perfect blend of Tamil, Venad and Chettinad architecture, which reflects the rich and historical heritage of Tamil Nadu.
This homestay promotes sustainable living
Due to sustainable and local materials, this homestay is completely eco-friendly. Plaster made from materials like lime, red soil, cow dung and straw and old mud roofs give this house a distinct look and feel.
Eco-Friendly Homestay
Without fans and ACs, the homestay maintains a cool and all-weather temperature even in the hottest of summers. The colourful, sustainable and handmade Athangudi tiles add to the beauty of Muthu Nandini Palace and make it eco-friendly.
Muthu Nandini Palace Homestay has more than 100 pillars and more than 50 windows which keep it close to nature. Apart from this, this homestay is a treasure trove of antique collections dating back centuries. Everything present here is related to culture and nature. Apart from promoting sustainable living, this homestay is also working to preserve the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.
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