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Luz House

Name: Luz House
Address: 176 Luz church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, IN
Telephone: +919600159795
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Luz House, a 200+ year old heritage colonial bungalow is now open to the public. We have an event venue for 150 people and a yoga studio, and soon a cafe.
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The history of the Luz House begins with Moddaverapu Dera Venkataswami Naidu, the patriarch, was dubash to Parry & Co (whose HQ was Dare House) in the 19th century. He became enormously wealthy from his business dealings as primary translator for the British and acquired twenty acres in Luz where the Luz House already existed. The Luz House was a part of the grounds purchased in Luz and was not so

much of a house but much rather the barracks for the Portuguese armed forces from whom he had purchased the property. It is from here, in this part of history, in exactly 1868 that Venkata Mahipathi Naidu, more famously known as Buchi Babu (the father of South Indian Cricket), was born and the Luz House came into prominence. Luz House was in fact where Buchi Babu worked on his game, between the two mango trees in front of its large portico. In those days cricket in the city was dominated by the whites-only Madras Cricket Club (MCC) and Buchi Babu's interest in the game grew watching them play at Chepauk . He used to be taken there as a child by his two english nanny’s and one can say that the influence of cricket upon Buchi Babu was a direct result of his nanny’s. By the age of 20, fuelled by outrage over not being allowed use of the MCC pavilion, he founded the Madras United Cricket Club (now Madras United Club), which focused on taking sport to Indians in the city. Buchi Babu’s three sons, Venkataramanjulu (Bhatt aka Buchi), Baliah and Ramaswamy became great cricketers and carried on the family tradition. With independence and subsequent legislation that acted against vast landholdings, the family was forced to sell its surplus lands. The Luz House itself has always remained within the family. Today, great care has gone into preserving this 200 plus year old house. Though it has undergone many changes, it remains intact, standing tall and proud of its heritage. Throughout the renovation, the grounds around the house have been excavated and brought back to their original levels while the house itself has been painstakingly restored to its former grandiose. Today, the family's intention is to create and make Luz House a destination for people interested in having events that go against the grain, unique in theme and who want to ensure that their event creates a lasting impression.

01/01/2024

Shanti Vilasam, available for film and photo shoots only. Visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/zamindari-house-photos or call 9600159795
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19/12/2023

Timeless. Make Shanti Vilasam to your next, photo/video/cinema shoot location. Situated 10 minutes from Mahabalipuram, this idealic home is the perfect spot with ample parking, toilets and period furniture set up just for your perfect photo/film/cinema shoots. Visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/zamindari-house-photos or call 9600159795.

18/12/2023

Shanti Vilasam. Perfect for your next photo/film and cinema shoots. Call 9600159795 or visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/zamindari-house-photos

14/12/2023

Shanti Vilasam.

14/12/2023

Evoke the timeless. The best place for your next film or photo shoots. Call 9600159795 or visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/coming-soon

13/12/2023

Find your soul.
The perfect space for film or photo shoots, near Mahabalipuram. Visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/coming-soon to know more or call 9600159795.

13/12/2023

Looking for that perfect space for your photo or video shoot? Why not choose this perfectly built bungalow near Mahabalipuram? Spread over 5 acres and with 3 courtyards, Shanti Vilasam in the Village of Nerumbur is your perfect destination for photo/film/ prewedding shoots. Visit https://www.theluzhouse.com/zamindari-house-photos or call 9600159795 to know more

05/12/2023

Luz House has been submerged under 5 feet of water. Likely thanks to some ingenious neighbour who used our compound as a dumping ground. All events for the month of December are cancelled.

24/01/2023

Any guesses as to where this is and what sport is being played. Hint; it's Chennai. Picture dates back circa 1950

13/12/2022

A view from 1967..

28/08/2022

The beautiful sadir dancers of The Ranga Mandira Dance Academy did an exquisite performance at Luz House to celebrate Madras Day. Thank You

27/08/2022

Curated exhibit of the Buchi Babu family photos will be on display for the foreseeable future. Drop in anyday to have a look between 10am and 5pm. If you want to come a little later, please call us so we can arange for it at 9600159795.

27/08/2022

Madras day celebrated right with fabulous decor at Luz House. Complete event fabulously and completely curated by

27/08/2022

Absolutely beautiful evening at Luz House, Celebrating Madras Day with the Buchi Babu cricketing family and The Ranga Mandir Dance academy.

26/08/2022

A Livestream of the Madras Day celebration is up and live. Click on the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_EJ2kopq_s

26/08/2022

Our Madras Day celebration live streaming of Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh here. Click on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_EJ2kopq_s

26/08/2022

Madras Day being celebrated at Luz House live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_EJ2kopq_s

19/08/2022

20/07/2022

A great article of the beginings of cricket and its history in Madras and ofcourse a large part of what makes Luz House special.

https://www.madrasmusings.com/vol-32-no-7/the-man-who-lived-in-luz-house/

“Luz House,” the very name had gravitas, a certain ring to it. My errand was in Baliah Avenue, only a few steps away from this landmark address in Mylapore. I had little time to linger. Still, the old-Madras style house sign – understated and elegant – made an impression on me. Was it an old...

02/07/2022

Luz House, atleast about 50 years ago.

19/06/2022

A fabulous decor at Luz House this past week. Book your special day with us soon. www.theluzhouse.com

30/04/2022

22/02/2022

Unforgettable Luz House.

03/01/2022

Luz House is the only heritage event venue in Chennai that dates back to 200 years. With space for 20 cars to park, 6000 sqft of event space and heritage to boot, it is the most unique of venues that can host an event. www.theluzhouse.com

04/08/2021

Happy Birthday Baby Suchitra. You have the most loving parents in the world.

22/07/2021

Intimate performances are perfect for Luz House. Please mask up, pic shot in 2018 www.theluzhouse.com

22/07/2021

Set the stage for a performance of a lifetime. Luz House, the perfect space for intimate events. Picture shot in 2018, please wear a mask at all times.

07/04/2021

The Luz House Studio now comes standard with the rental of the full house. It can also be rented separately and is perfect for small events. Visit www.theluzhouse.com or call 9600159795 to know more.

Address

176 Luz Church Road, Mylapore
Chennai
600004

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 8:30pm
Thursday	6am - 8:30pm
Friday	6am - 8:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+919600159795

Website

http://www.theluzhouse.com/

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