Ask any woman who has been to a Valaikappu. Without plan, without coordination, without a group chat deciding it, the women arrive in green. Mothers. Mothers-in-law. Aunts who have watched this ritual unfold across generations. They simply know. This is what unspoken cultural memory looks like.

Breathtaking architecture, bylanes full of rich history and the city of 1000 temples— Yes, I’m talking about Kanchipuram! Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, it stands testament to the glorious Dravidian Heritage and its powerful rulers. Its history begins with the Vijayanagara Emperor, Krishnaddevaraya, with his love for all things finesse, including the classic Kanjivaram silk saree. He brought silk weavers from all over the country to settle in his community and weave sarees. Muhurth’s Tryst with the Kanjivaram The story of Muhurth is a captivating tale that traces its roots back to t...