Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam (Tamil: மணி ரத்னம்) (born 2 June 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. His directorial debut was the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983. Directing landmark films such as Mouna Raagam (1986), Nayagan (1987), Anjali (1990), Thalapathi (1991), Iruvar (1997), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Yuva (2004), Guru (2007), and his "terrorism trilogy" consisting of Roja (1992),...

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Kavadi

Kavadi Attam is a dance performed by the devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War. It is often performed during the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage. The Kavadi itself is a physical burden through which the devotees implore for help from the God Murugan.OriginEthnic Chinese partaking in the celebration (Vel Kavadi).The kavadi itself is steeped in mythology. At Mount Kailas, Lord Shiva entrusted the...

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mudumalai wildlife sanctuary

Mudumalai Wildlife SanctuaryMudumalai wildlife reserve is a continuation of the Bandipur National Park. The river Moyar that flows along the border or Tamil Nadu and Karnataka separates the two. The Mysore - Ooty highway runs through the park. The 321 sq. km. reserve is situated in Tamil Nadu.Mudumalai wildlife reserve was the first sanctuary in south India. The terrain is extremely varied with hills, valleys, ravines, watercourses and swamps. The...

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SIM’s Park, Coonoor, India

SIM’s Park, Coonoor. This park is famous for Old Trees from different parts part of our world. I felt difficul to see the top of most of the trees. I never seen such a single stem tree grew more than 100 feet.Paper tree SIM's Park, Coonoor, IndiaBoth the sides of the pavement (Walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway) there was a veriety of flowers planted in different shaps and rows.We saw a 100 years...

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Chidambaram Natarajar Temple

Significance: Chidambaram is one of the most ancient and most celebrated of shrines in India. It is of great religious as well as historic and cultural significance. Chidambaram is associated with Nataraja, or Shiva in his Ananda Tandava pose (the Cosmic Dance of bliss) in the cosmic golden hall and the hall of consciousness (Chit Sabha). Shiva is also worshipped in the "formless form" of the Chidambara Rahasyam, while the temple is known for its...

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Chettiar Mansion

Chettiar Mansion at Kanadukathan in Chettinad region is a historic home and architectural extravaganza, presently converted into a heritage hotel. This mansion is the living example of the elegance and beauty of the architectural brilliance of the Chettinad populaces in the forgone years. There are breathtaking intricate carvings on the door of this attractive mansion. The design of the mansion is in traditional south Indian architectural style with...

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