SRI PATTABIRAMAN TEMPLE

The lifeline of Tamil Nadu, the Cauvery, is renowned for the many temples which adorn its banks. One such temple is Pattabiraman Temple on the southern banks of the Cauvery, near Tiruvaiyaru, called Pudhu Agraharam.Nestled in the verdant fields sorrounded by thick vegetation, this temple was built by Mohanambal, queen of a Marathi king who ruled Thanjavur.It is belevied that to the north of Ayyarappan Temple in Thiruvaiyaru there was a separate shrine...

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GINGEE FORT

To know about the Fort from Pre-historic time clear evidence were not available. With some of the collected details, historians framed the history of Gingee Fort. Living Place of Jains :- B.C. to 6 A.D. In comparison with evidences available from other sources like the evidence of rock-cut inscription of Jain monk Chandranandhi, from the figures of twenty four Jaina Thirthankaras in Sinukadambur, from the figures of Jains ascetics in Thirunathar...

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The origin of the three dynastic names, Pandiya, Chola and Chera

All the western philologists, including Dr. Caldwell, had an indelible wrong notion in their minds, that the Tamilians were immigrants from the Mediterranean region and that they were indebted to the Aryans for all the higher arts of life. This strong prejudice effectively stood in their way of understanding the true meaning and origin of all the important words connected with the civilization and culture of the ancient Tamilians.It is true that...

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Curative qualities of kuttralam river

Kuttralam in Tamilnadu is famous for its waterfalls numbering 9. The waters are said to be rich in minerals and containing curative qualities. It is a popular health resort for families for the invigorating experience of standing and bathing under the waterfalls. This picnic spot is only 135km north-west of KanyakumaKuttralam - a famous waterfall in South Tamilnadu. The river Tamaraparini rises in the Podhigai hills and flows across the rocks, becoming...

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Thanjavur paintings

Thanjavur paintings basically signify paintings created using a style and technique, which originated in Thanjavur during the maratha period in the 16th century. A typical Thanjavur painting would consist of one main figure, a deity, with a well-rounded body & almond shaped eyes. This figure would be housed in an enclosure created by means of an arch, curtains etc. The painting would be made by the gilded and gem-set technique - a technique...

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karthikeyan

Karthikeyan was born in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. Karthikeyan did his schooling at Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore. Karthikeyan's interest in motorsport began at an early age, as his father was a former Indian national rally champion winning South India Rally no less than seven times. He is also related to the late S. Karivardhan, India's most famous race car driver until Karthikeyan came along. With the ambition of becoming...

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Kavi Kamban

Kavi Kamban was born in the 9th Century in Therazhundur, a village in the culturally rich Tanjavur district in the modern state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The poet belongs to a family who had Lord Narasimha (another avatar of Lord Mahavishnu, Who emerged from Kamba (pillar) to save the child devotee Prahlada) as their family deity. His devoted parents named his as Kamban. Kamban was a great scholar of India's two ancient and rich languages, Sanskrit...

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Bamban bridge

The Pamban Bridge also called Indira Gandhi Bridge lies on the Indian end of the Palk Strait that connects Pamban island to mainland India. It actually refers to both the road bridge and the cantilever railway bridge, though primarily it means the latter. It is the longest sea bridge in India at a length of nearly 2.3 km (2345 meters) and stands as a fine example of Indian architecture. The bridge was constructed with sufficient elevation and a beautiful...

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Kaveri River

Background: The Kaveri river is the smallest of the five major rivers of the Indian peninsula, the others being the Mahanadi, Godavari, Narmada, and Krishna. However, it forms perhaps the most important watershed of the South.Known as "Dakshin Ganga" (the Ganges of the South), it serves as a lifeline to the people of Southern Karnataka, and the Cauvery basin of Tamil Nadu. Legendry Saga: According to mythology, There was a childless king named Kaverna...

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Tamil nadu-HISTORY

The history of Tamil Nadu is very old and it is believed that human endeavour s to inhabit this area began as early as 300, 000 years ago. It is also suggested that the first Dravidians of Tamil country were part of the early Indus Valley settlers and moved south during the advent of Aryans around 1500 BC. However, the recorded history goes back only to the 4th century BC. There are references in the early Sangham literature to the social, economic...

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Thanjavur-palace

The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, Tanjavur is a bustling country town situated 55 kms east of Trichy. Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur, was the ancient capital of the Chola kings and later of the Tanjavur Nayaka and Maratha rulers. Tanjavur rose to glory, during the later Chola reign, between the 10th and 14th centuries, and became a centre of learning and culture. The Cholas, who were great patrons of art, built most of the 93 temples. It was the practice...

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Valluvar Kottam

The memorial to the poet-saint Tiruvalluvar is shaped like a temple chariot and is, in fact, the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. A life-size statue of the saint has been installed in the chariot which is 33m. tall. The 133 chapters of his famous work Thirukkural have been depicted in bas-relief in the front hall corridors of the chariot. The auditorium at Valluvar Kottam is said to be the largest in Asia and can accommodate about 4000...

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falls in kodai

Silver cascade This water fall is located on the main ghat road, 8 kms away as one approaches Kodai from Kodai Road. Overflow of Kodai lake takes 180 ft leap over a steepcliff, to crash into a pool beside the ghat Road. Bear Shola Falls An ideal picnic spot 1.6 km from bus stand and within 2 Kms off the lake, where once bears came to drink water. Hence the name of the falls became Bear Shola falls. Cross the lake bund, pass the Telephone exchange...

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Brihadeshwara temple

TThanjavur a city of temples, thrived as the ancient capital of the Chola kings. Later it was part of the Marathas and Nayaks kingdoms. It was at the height of its glory during the Chola period between the 10th and the 14th century and became a great centre of learning and culture. It is also known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu.Of the many temples Brihadeshwara temple is world famous temple. This temple was built during the period of Raja Raja I,...

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PONGALO... PONGAL!

Day 1Like any other Indian festival, the rituals of the Pongal festival are quite elaborate. The day begins with the purification process of the soul and the mind by people taking an oil bath in sesame ('til') seed oil. This is followed by huge bonfires where all the unwanted rubbish of the house, like old mats, clothes etc., is thrown into the fire. (The day before, the women have already cleaned their houses, and preparations were made for the...

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Powerful female ruler in madurai-Rani Mangammal

The history of Madurai will not be complete without mentioning the name of Rani Mangammal, the woman of great skill and sagacity. History does not provide many instances of ruling queens in Tamillnadu. Though it was considered that women were not suited to succeed the throne of a kingdom, Rani Mangammal, however,shines in almost solitary eminence as an able and powerful ruler in Tamilnadu. It was sheer circumstances that forced Mangammal to take up the reins of administering the Madurai Nayaka kingdom about the close of the 17th century. She ruled it for about eighteen years during an exceptionally troublesome period with great skill and boldness....

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Vedanthangal Water Birds Sanctuary

Vedanthangal, the oldest bird sanctuary in India is one place, which can't easily fade off from one's memories. The sanctuary is an amazing place to be in, especially during the Sunset, as you can spot thousands of birds returning to their nests and dotting trees. You can spot several species of birds of which most are migratory. The trees are dotted with numerous nests, which contain little chicks and eggs. For over two hundred years the villagers...

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WE FEEDING ALL

The sun came piercing through the clouds for a moment before hiding itself again. With another lens and more shots at differant exposures I could also reduce by HDR-technique the high contrasts in the sky. The farmer was still in the middle of the field looking after his cow, it became time for milking her. Enjoy the vast view you have on the countryside So now you got the whole family here working on the rice-fields in this triptych but most part...

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Salt pans

ThoothukudiThoothukudi, Tuticorin called by the Dutch, is known for its shipbuilding and the hinterland is used for salt winning. More info about this town in between Rameswaram and Kanyakumarin you will find at Wikipedia Indeed I was out of station, Madurai, for two days, going all the way by bike, got sunburned in my neck and my face. The road from Rameswarem to Thoothukudi along the coast, was terrible, jumping through all the pits I could even...

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Sunrise at Mamalla beach

The Mahabalipuram beach is a marvelous destination to visit. It is probably one of the finest un-touched beaches in India. Situated on the coastline of Tamil Nadu, it is nearby the shores of the breathtakingly beautiful Bay of Bengal. Truly a mesmerizing beach ! The port town of Mahabalipuram along with its beaches is absolutely awesome. At the beach you can have a lot of fun which may include sun bathing, relaxing and unwindingMahabalipurm has magnificent...

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Queen of the Hill Stations in South India

Ooty (Ootacamund) the Queen of the Hill Stations, also known as Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. This hill station has splendid green downs and lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty and is endowed with a salubrious climate similar to the English summer. Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500ft, Oooty / Udhagamandalam is the headquarters of the Nilgiri district. Ooty was the former summer retreat...

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Marina Beach

Marina beach lies to the east of Chennai (Madras) at Kamarajar Road, 3 Km from the city centre. The fine sandy beach said to be the longest beach in India and one of the longest in Asia, extends to a length of 13 Km, from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram. There is a drive along the beach fringed with palms and casuarinas running the whole length of Chennai. In early 1880's, the natural beauty of the beach was enhanced by a facelift given...

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APSARA IN TANJORE

Our unique offering in the form of 'Apsara' in dancing position is indicative of love and pleasure. This stone carving is meticulously designed and created with great zest. The fabulous sculpture portrays sensuality infusing liveliness and preserving a piece of history and mytholo...

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Ramanathaswamy Temple

The temple is fine example of late Dravidian temple architecture. Four magnificent long corridors lined with elaborately sculptured pillars are the most renowned features of the temple. Shiva is the presiding deity. It is believed that Sri Rama built this temple. Sri Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the most revered temples in South Indi...

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NEW GOLDEN TEMPLE IN TAMIL NADU

One of the biggest Hindu shrines in southern India, the Sri Puram Golden Temple, was consecrated here Friday in the presence of over 30,000 devotees.Being dubbed as 'golden temple', it is located in the backdrop a small range of hillocks, about 180 km from Chennai. A spiritual leader who calls himself Narayani Amma has built it at the cost of Rs.3 millionThe Taj Mahal was built as an expression of love for a single person but the Sri Puram Golden...

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