Though from outside, the village looks sleepy and boring with rows and rows of houses, the actual beauty of Mullaikulathur is hidden deep within it. When you get past the houses and the school and the temple, you encounter the essence of the village.
The school and the temple are situated at the boundaries of the village. There is a small lake near the temple which apparently gets filled up during the monsoons.
There is a small winding path besides the school which leads into the woods.
The path itself is extremely beautiful with huge trees and wild flowers.
A small diversion leads to the first set of farms. The lush greenery of the newly planted paddy fields contrasts well with the dark brown of the irrigated fields waiting to be planted with seeds. As you would have already guessed, the main crop that is grown here is paddy.
The fields are interspersed with old stone-walled wells, which seem to be the primary source of irrigation.
If you stick to the main path it leads you through the wilderness. A trained eye and ear can spot a number of beautiful birds and butterflies, some of which have just vanished from our cities.
The path leads you around the biggest lake in the village. The lake contains water throughout the year and during monsoons it is known to swell up to its boundaries.
There are huge banyan trees giving one the feeling of being in a nature trek.
The path abruptly ends in miles and miles of paddy fields. Apparently this part of the village consists of the biggest chunk of farms.
As it was the ploughing and sowing season, lots of people were engaged in the farming activities. The sunset at the lake is particularly beautiful when the water turns golden in color and the sky is a resplendent orange.
On the downside, the place near the lake has a distinct stench which again emphasises the need for basic sanitation. Though most village houses have toilets, some definitely don’t, leading to the desecration of such a beautiful place.
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