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29 FEB 2004 ¹ ² ³ oochappan ©®

Dining hall - Chettinad Palace

Dining hall where at least 250 people can dine in the traditional style, that is, by squatting on
the floor. Two massive mirrors fitted to the walls are meant to help those who are serving to find
out who needs more helpings, without actually walking up the length of the hall to the guest.

Marble from Italy, wall-to-wall mirrors from Belgium, crystals from Europe ...... The woodwork and
stone work were inspired by what Dr Chettiyar had seen in France and other European destinations.



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