The famous Chettinad mansion also known as the Raja’s palace at Kanadukathan. It was constructed by S.A.Rm.Ramaswamy Chettiar.
The construction was started in 1902 and it took ten years for completion. It is huge extending over 40,000 square feet and rooms embellished with use of Burmese teak wood, Italian marble and English steel. It is just 10 km from Karaikudi. It is a main shooting spot in Tamilnadu, hence a lot of Tamil, Telugu films are shot in this palace. Proud to say that P.Chidambaram, Current Indian Cabinet Minister in Ministry of Finance, Congress Party-led United Progressive Alliance(UPA) Coalition Government led by Prime Minister was born in Kanadukathan, Sivaganga district. Don't miss the railway station, with the Raja's special waiting room.