Welcome to the ancient village of Mahadanapuram at the southern end of India 3 km north of Kanyakumari. It is still immersed in Vedic traditions and temple festivals. Its single street of about 100 houses, surrounded by green paddy, coconut and banana groves and scenic mountains is a sight to see. It is also centrally located to easily access several historic and sacred sights in Its hinterland. It’s descendants have dispersed with success far and wide, within and outside India. For them, it is the place to return to and relive their past.
Sons, daughters and relatives of those with ancestral roots in the ancient village of Mahadanapuram, Shree Krishna Villa could be a home away from home for you and your family, unless you still have your own home there.
The Abadhoddharana Subramania lyer Charitable Trust, without any profit motive, invites you to spend a week end, or a week here, to re-live your nostalgic memories of this Agraharam, in its rural ambience of coconut trees, hills of Maruthvamalai and to enjoy day trips to neighbouring towns, like Kanyakumari and Suchindrum with their holy shrines, walk the sandy and colourful beaches all around, and see historic sights like the old Dutch fort of Vattakottai.
You can stay in comfort, with modern facilities, home cooked food and access to transportation.
Lord Shree Krishna
Our village Panchalangala Mahadanapuram is an absolute gift by Marthanda Varma Maharaja His Highness, The Maharaja of Travancore, in the year 928 M.E (1753) i.e. 25th-6-928 (272 years back) comprising about 302 odd acres gifted to the 18 Vedic Brahmin Scholars. The affairs are efficiently administered from time immemorial by the Dhana family and settled villagers.
The Making of Shree Krishna Villa
The founders of the Abadhodharana Subramania Iyer Charitable Trust, Mahadanapuram Village Kanyakumari, have renovated a traditional village home maintaining its basic design and architecture but with modern amenities and conveniences for welcoming back our villagers, our ancestors’ families’ and friends, and named it “Shree Krishna Villa “, in honour of the principal deity of the village. The Trust has no intention of making this residence a commercial venture; it’s objective is to provide a needed service to those with roots in the village, in the form of a comfortable, peaceful and serene place to stay and relish their home village, its temples and travel to neighbouring sights.
Travel to Mahadanapuram:
Mahadanapuram village is located near Kanyakumari (once known as Cape Comorin), the southern tip of India where three oceans, the Indian, Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea meet. It can be reached by train, by car and by air. By a 13 hour train journey from Chennai to Kanyakumari and then 3 km north by road. Or 700 km by car along Highway NH44, 3 km before Kanyakumari. Or by air to Thiruvananthapuram (once known as Trivandrum) and then about 100 km east by car along NH66.
History of Mahadanapuram:
Our village Panchalangala Mahadanapuram is an unconditional gift to 18 Vedic Brahmin Scholars by His Highness Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore, 272 years ago in 928 ME or Malayalam era ie 1753 CE This gift of a village, comprised of about 302 acres of agricultural and residential land has since then been efficiently managed and administered by the Grama Samudayam Trust, a body democratically elected from the descendants of these original brahmins ( the Dhana family) and other villagers who settled here thereafter.
Temples:
There are several in the village to visit, pray as well as participate in their daily worship schedule. Apart from the main Krishna Temple, there is a temple for Sastha, for Vigneswara, Siva and Visalakshi. There are also two other shrines, one for Balamurugan and another for the saint Raghavendra Swami.
Village Festival:-
Adding the festivals we celebrate at our village – mandala Pooja, panguninutjitsm, Vaikom Ashtami, Pari vettai etc and say these are festivals people can plan and visit and stay in the village with the family , adding spiritual flavour
Environment:
Near the temple for Krihna is a small water reservoir called Chinna Kulam where the villages bathe. North of it is a huge agricultural reservoir called Periakulam. In the distance one can see mountains, one of them never Maruthvamalai, the mountain of medicines. To the right and left of the reservoir, one can see large expanses of green paddy fields, coconut and banana groves. One may even spot an unusual bird or two on its migratory pathway. A true lover of nature, may be able to take in all these sights just by exploring the numerous pathways all around the village. Or one may choose just to sit and lean back on the dais with four stone pillars in the local square gazebo named Chinna Kariyakarar Mattam just steps away from the temple reservoir. From here, one may also see a herd of goats grazing or docile buffaloes walk by.
Special occasions:
The village has renovated its public facility, the Grama Samooha Mandapam to enable the celebration of marriages, births, and family functions. It is spacious enough to accommodate 200 persons or more, with cooking and storage facilities. This mandapam is available to villagers, ancestor’s families and even Hindu communities who have no ancestral connections to the village. There are local priests who would be happy to officiate during these ceremonies. The Trustees of the Samudayam manage this facility. They can be contacted by phone at +919840515548/+919360520466 or by email shreekrishnavillas@gmail.com.
Shree Krishna Villa seamlessly combines the charm of its ancestral heritage with contemporary comforts, making your stay truly memorable.
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Check-In & Check-out Principal:
Maximum Occupancy: Up to 20 members.
Shree Krishna Villa operates differently from commercial hotels and lodges. Since it is designed to provide a comfortable stay for visiting villagers, relatives, and friends, the maintenance charges are based on a daily basis rather than specific check-in or check-out times. This ensures flexibility and convenience for visitors.
The maintenance charges are decided after thorough discussions with the trustees and villagers. They cover expenses for servant wages, electricity, water purifiers, washing machines, ACs, solar water heaters, dry cleaning of linens, restroom cleaning, trash removal, TV recharges, and more. These charges help ensure the villa is maintained to the highest standards.
No, Shree Krishna Villa is not a commercial hotel or lodge. It is a service-oriented facility offering basic needs and a homely, pleasant environment for visitors reconnecting with their ancestral village. Unlike hotels, it emphasizes providing a memorable and peaceful stay.
The villa adopts a daily basis charge because:
To ensure clarity, a notice board is displayed at Shree Krishna Villa, outlining the day-to-day occupancy policy and other guidelines. Visitors are encouraged to refer to this information for smooth coordination during their stay.
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