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Nadu veetu kolam, the Chettiar way — part 2
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Nadu veetu kolam, the Chettiar way — part 2

In the case of Chettiar, it is as if the only way to narrate their globe-trotting lifestyle and mindset had been through constructing houses like fortresses to safeguard the family wealth. No wonder that the kolam symbolizes the house.

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Chantal Jumel Mar 16, 2020 • 3 min read
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