Chettinatil Thirumanam – Karaikudi

Brief Objective

To reimagine a traditional wedding hall as an intimate Chettinad residence, transforming space into memory, and décor into personal heritage. Every layer drew inspiration from architectural nostalgia, cultural roots, and century-old Chettinad artistry.

Project Overview

This was not just a wedding, but a homecoming. Set inside a wedding hall reengineered to evoke the feel of a Chettinad veedu, the event blended ancestral warmth with stately elegance. From Athangudi tile motifs to copper Meru Chakras, every design element was curated to reflect generations of craft, lineage, and emotion.

Design & Theme

• Entrance mimicked a Chettinad home with thinnai, muttram, manavarai, nadai
• Rich detailing through walnut wood, antique brass, and mustard tones
• Wallpapers, chandeliers, curved balusters and framed artifacts added layered nostalgia

Special Features & Artistry

• Custom carpets patterned with hand-drawn Athangudi tile motifs
• Traditional artifacts and furniture from the family’s own collection
• Copper-etched Sri Meru Chakra backdrop anchoring the Muhurtham stage

Project Scale & Impact

Total Area Covered

51,000 sq. ft. of recreated heritage

Team Size & Duration

300 artisans, 3 days and nights of continuous work

Artisans & Locations

Craftsmen from Karaikudi, Swamimalai, Trissur, Jaipur, and Kumbakonam

Immersive Experience

Guests stepped into a living story, surrounded by elements that felt both familiar and elevated. The procession through hand-painted pillars, curved wooden arches, and custom decor created a journey of cultural intimacy and rooted design.

Outcome

The wedding experience blended emotional resonance with grandeur. It wasn’t just a celebration—it was a reverent tribute to family, history, and region. Ancestral traditions were reimagined with elegance, leaving behind a deep and lasting memory for everyone present.