Mangala Heritage Retreat

25/08/2018

Bhogam Residency 2019 by Saskia Kersenboom at Mangala Heritage Retreat. Hosted by Paramparai Foundation.

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19/04/2018

One of the highlights of a stay at Mangala Heritage Retreat is a tour of the Devasiriya Mandapam and its beautifully restored . Browse through the pics for a virtual walk through, and for the real thing, stay with us.

13/04/2018

Wonder which one of these "addas" Iftehkar Hasan is referring to in his review, there are so many of them at Mangala. :-)
"A wonderfully restored heritage home. This lovely place has been painstakingly rejuvenated with the old world charm that the entire neighbourhood reeks of. We had fresh and delicious Tamil lunch here and carried on for an adda session for several hours afterwards. The place just called for it. Warm and cozy it demands that you let all your worries and cares off and slowly unwind into the quintessential Indian rural experience. Must visit."
So, when are are you planning for your adda session at Mangala with your dear ones? :-)

06/04/2018

You have seen Rathas (Chariots) and Vahanams (Vehicles of the Gods) in Temples. How about seeing for yourself how these get made? At Mangala Heritage Retreat, as part of our Arts and Crafts tour, we take you to a workshop where you can interact with the Artisans and see how these beautiful pieces of Art get sculpted.

17/03/2018

24 hrs. at Mangala. You can either sit back and enjoy doing absolutely nothing or like Mr. Krishna make every moment count.
"Manimegalai amma the cook and her daughter in law Maeji, they looked after our family like their own. My son who has never been to an Indian Village played with their kids who taught him how to spin a top[Pambaram] , went to the paddy fields, took bath in pump-set, rode a bullock cart, village walking tour meeting locals, temple tour, elephant interaction,pottery visit and hands on pottery, so much more. All within 24 hours span."
To read the the full review by Mr. Krishnan click here: https://tinyurl.com/mhr-experience.
So, when are you coming to Mangala? To plan your stay write to [email protected].

08/03/2018

Have you experienced Mangala Heritage Retreat as yet? Read what Saskia Kersenboom has to say about hers.
'Kersenboom waxes eloquent of the warm, golden colours of the walls, the brick floors, dark brown wooden pillars and ceilings.
“Every detail in this serene, traditional South Indian house speaks of beauty and care. The lamps that are lit every evening — outside on the terrace, decorative lamps inside, lamps in the star-lit garden and small ones flickering in the guestrooms.”'

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25/01/2018

The Ramayana has stood the test of time because it celebrates the victory of good over evil while upholding the values of love, brotherhood, loyalty and righteousness. Rama walked the sands of Tamil Nadu on his way to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita and we follow him on his attempts to cross the ocean to Lanka before selecting Rameswaram as the point of crossover.
The tour has been curated by Ms. Padmapriya Baskaran for Mangala Heritage Retreat as part of our Weekends at Mangala experiences. To book a seat call 9940458435.

Re­trace the steps of Rama with her­itage blog­ger, Padmapriya Baskaran. Reg­is­ter by Jan­uary 30. ­gala Her­itage Re­treat March 3 and 4 9940458435

18/01/2018

Our guests enjoy the Mangala experience. For some it is the rural ambience, for some it is the simplicity and the slow pace of life, some love the range of unique local experiences on offer, while some love the nostalgic feeling of a bygone era. Everyone loves the food! :-) This is what Ms. Narayani Harigovindan had to say about her recent stay with us.
"Mangala was a special experience and I loved the rustic feel to the place and all the attention to detail and the little touches given to maintain that rusticity. Arun and Mary (Meiji) are exquisite hosts and I must say that Mary is a treasure.
We also greatly enjoyed looking at the restored murals in the Tiruvarur temple and Tranquebar was quite a discovery !!."
(Picture: View from the entrance doorway at Mangala.)

12/01/2018

Weekends at Mangala: In the Footsteps of Rama - 3rd and 4th March 2018 with Padmapriya Baskaran.

12/01/2018

Weekends at Mangala: The Magic of Thiruvarur - 10th and 11th March 2018 with Jayakumar Baradwaj.

10/01/2018

Nothing makes your day more than a delighted guest. Mr. Manoj, from Bengaluru, had this to say about his and his family's experience at Mangala.
"Excellent Place - Village Heritage
An amazingly beautiful place. Excellent hospitality. Very serene village.!! We were there for two days and had a peaceful holiday. They organise a village walk which extremely refreshing!! They go out of the way to please you. Food was amazing and the caretaker would ensure your stay is comfortable. Full marks to this place. Would recommend this to anyone exploring village life.."
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03/01/2018

For a genuine village life experience, with the comforts of modern living, visit Mangala Heritage Retreat.