The Bangala

Heritage homestay for an authetic Chettinad experience

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Happiness on a Banana Leaf 🍃 #Repost @cntravellerindia with @repostapp ・・・ Tamil Nadu is synonymous with Chettinad Cuisine. Belonging to the community called Nattukotai Chettiars, it uses a variety of fresh ground masalas (spices) and sun-dried meats, reflecting the dry environment of the region. There isn't one visitor who has left unhappy after devouring the famous authentic Chettinad meal served on a banana leaf at The Bangala, Karaikudi. You gotta try it to believe it! #thebangala #karaikudi #tamilnadu #southindia #chettinad #indianfood #bananaleaf #thali #indiancuisine #travelphotography #food Photo: Michael Turek (@michaelturek) (at The Bangala)

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So Glad you enjoyed your cooking class 😍#Repost @chico_myp with @repostapp ・・・ Kozhi Rasam - 'Chettinad chicken soup for the soul'. So wonderful hot dish I learned @thebangala and I love this! #thebangala #chettinad 骨付きチキンで作るラッサムは寒気や体の痛みがあるときにオススメだそう。マサラもリッチです。さすがチェティナード。 (at The Bangala)

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#Repost @b_barnali with @repostapp ・・・ Here's a peek into the "thinnai" or an inner courtyard in an 18th Century Chettinad Mansion. There are at least three such thinnais in an authetic mansion. A visitor would witness architectural poetry in symmetry here. Silent tales of a bygone era are told in little details. Adorned with Burma Teak pillars on both sides, the courtyard lets the sun glow in full glory. The floor is layered with hand crafted earthy Athangudi tiles which get better with time as generations of Chettiars walk on them barefoot. Pity, no one lives in these stunning houses any more but if you listen carefully, you'll hear generations from the bygone era whisper stories in your ears. Legend says that thanks to the unique design and structure in these mansions, the residents never needed to use even a fan, let alone airconditioning. . . . . . #chettinadarchitecture #chettinad #chettinadhome #karaikudi #ig_tamilnadu #nattukotaichettiar #heritagehome #heritage #burmateak #tamilnadutourism #tamilnadu #travelgrammers #travelphotography #travel #journey #timetravel #history #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #instatravel #instatrip #instatravelgram #traveller #athangudi #instalike #instafollow #followme #follow

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😍😍#Repost @kishiarora with @repostapp ・・・ Craving @thebangala Appam with cashew stew and coconut sambal (Sri Lankan style) and Sambar . . #sundaycravings #appam #southindian #chettinad #msmm #stew #karaikudi #tamilnadu #foodilike #foodiliketoeat #foodcombinations #fermentation #cashew #travelgram #cheflife

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500 followers on Instagram! Thank you! Happy Tuesday everyone! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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A Japanese group enjoying a banana leaf meal in the traditional PANDI style , at the MSMM house, Karaikudi, Chettinad. Nice to see they are looking quite comfortable . . . . . #food #foodporn #yum #instafood #socialenvy #shopstemdesigns #yummy #amazing #instagood #photooftheday #sweet #dinner #lunch #breakfast #fresh #tasty #food #delish #delicious #eating #foodpic #foodpics #eat #hungry #foodgasm #hot #foods (at Karaikudi)

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Glorious adventures. Motor bikers from England having a great time at The Bangala . . . #motorcycle #motorcycles #bike #socialenvy #shopstemdesigns #ride #rideout #bike #biker #bikergang #helmet #cycle #bikelife #streetbike #cc #instabike #instagood #instamotor #motorbike #photooftheday #instamotorcycle #instamoto #instamotogallery #supermoto #cruisin #cruising #bikestagram (at The Bangala)

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Glorious adventures. Motor bikers from England having a great time at The Bangala (at The Bangala)

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Keep Calm and Relax- It's Sunday! (at The Bangala)

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Breakfast scenes 2 . . Fluffy idlis and chutneys #tiffin #thekitchen #thefeedfeed #f52grams #onmyplate #foodtalkindia #foodstagram #igers #follow #follow4follow #eeeeeats #indiaclicks #yahoofood #ig_india #igersindia #buzzfeedfood #vegan #brekkie #simplemeals #desi_diaries #foodporn #iphoneonly #healthy #picoftheday #yummy #delicious #dailyfood #instadaily #happynow #happyfood (at The Bangala)

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Breakfast scenes . . Dosa and chutneys #tiffin #thekitchen #thefeedfeed #f52grams #onmyplate #foodtalkindia #foodstagram #igers #follow #follow4follow #eeeeeats #indiaclicks #yahoofood #ig_india #igersindia #buzzfeedfood #vegan #brekkie #simplemeals #desi_diaries #foodporn #iphoneonly #healthy #picoftheday #yummy #delicious #dailyfood #instadaily #happynow #happyfood (at The Bangala)

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😍#Repost @b_barnali with @repostapp ・・・ At Achi Meenakshi Meyappan's grand and opulent home, MSMM Mansion at Karaikudi. Here the floor and roof tiles, Belgian chandelier, walls, intricate pillars, everything demands that you gaze at them lovingly. To admire! There is a lot that Karaikudi owes to her. Besides creating an amazing destination @thebangala, known for its mindblowing #Chettinadcuisine. The #Raintree at #Tajconnemara had paled in comparison to the food I had tasted at The Bangala. . Getting invited to visit her family home and allowed to shoot there was a privilege for me and my crew! Thank you for the memories that will last me a lifetime!! . . . #chettinad #chettinadmansion #karaikudi #architecture #opulence #thankyou #heritage #heritagehome #travel #travelphotography #travelersnotebook #travelgram #instatravel #instatravelgram #traveller #insta #instagood #instago #instalike #instafollow #followforfollow #followme #ig_tamilnadu #tamilnadu #timetravel (at Karaikudi)

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😍 so glad you could come Aditi! #Repost @butterpaneer with @repostapp ・・・ This is what holiday lunches look like. A melange of flavours, a heritage built over hundreds of years, a memorable experience. Lunch at The Bangala, Karaikudi. #thebangala #karaikudi #chettiar #chettinadcuisine (at The Bangala)

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#Repost @b_barnali with @repostapp ・・・ Everyone knows about delectable Chettinad cuisine but not many about Chettinad architecture and heritage. Wandering through Karaikudi Town, had stumbled upon this elegant tale of Chettinad architecture and heritage, tucked in a corner. A Nattukotai Chettiar house that stands tall in a nondescript corner of a backlane. Steeped in history, the arches and Burma Teak wood pillars hark back to a bygone era when it was a bustling, thriving trading community rolling on wealth and all things classy and beautiful. But alas! That's history now! . . . . #incredibleindia #karaikudi #chettinad #nattukotaichettiar #heritage #architecture #heritagehome #ig_tamilnadu #travelgrammers #travelphotos #travelphotography #instatravel #instatravelgram #wanderer #wandering #photooftheday #picoftheday #tourism #tamilnadu #tamilnadutourism #history #instalikes #instafollow #chettinadhome #followme #followforfollow #traveller #lonelyplanetindia (at Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu, India)

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Our sorts of relaxing Monday Blues 🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏼 . . . #travel #traveling #socialenvy #shopstemdesigns #vacation #visiting #instatravel #instago #instagood #trip #holiday #photooftheday #fun #travelling #tourism #tourist #instapassport #instatraveling #mytravelgram #travelgram #travelingram #igtravel #swimming #pool

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The signature Crab 🦀 Curry Masala ( Nandi Masala) Best to have it with white rice. Have you tried this preparation at The Bangala? (at The Bangala)