The photowalkers assembled near the 16 pillared mandapam of Kapali kovil on Sunday morning (Dec.13).
By the time I arrived, I was shocked by the turnout - over 60 people wielding cameras were there. They had taken over the entire space, much to the amusement of those all around us.
The entire group, which was too big to visit all the houses at once, was split into three.
The first group visited Ramans house on Sannadhi Theru opposite Rasi, while a second group visited Nagaraj's house on Pichupillai Street and a third group visited Nataraj's house on East Mada Street.
Nagaraj house amazed the photographers with exquisite carvings on wooden lintels and its courtyard. Nataraj's house had carved metal grill staircase which was a mixture of wood and plaster.
After visiting these two houses, the groups one by one visited Ravi's house and finally visited the wonderful Kannambal's house.
The latter house was the arguably a photographers delight with its lighting and shadows. The house also had a huge open terrace and a open courtyard which was a photographers delight. At the end of the walk, most walkers were waiting for next week to visit another set of houses.
These street houses are truly a remarkable piece of heritage in Mylapore, which sadly is now vanishing.
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