The Mandagapattu Tirumurti Temple, located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, is an ancient Hindu temple created from solid rock. This temple, attributed to the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I, represents a significant development in early Dravidian temple architecture. Mahendravarman I, who ruled during the 7th century, was a pioneer of rock-cut architecture, and the […]Read More
The historic temple of Rameshwaram is rich in mythology, history, and legend. It offers a distinctive architectural style that distinguishes it from other temples in India. Situated in the Tamil Nadu town of Rameshwaram, India, Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is a site of immense religious and historical significance. Among the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is thought to be […]Read More
Karaikkal Ammaiyar means ‘the venerated mother of Karaikkal’. Karaikkal was a trading hub of a city in present day Tamil Nadu. A pretty girl with goddess like scintillating aura was born to an affluent trader of Karaikkal named Dhanadattan. The pretty child was named Punitavati, who later became Karaikkal Ammaiyar – the respected mother of […]Read More
During a time period when independence was mainly a male-dominated movement, Sivagami Ammayer rolled the dice in accordance to her own will, even if there were grave opposition present on the other side. The Indian Freedom Movement consisted of more women than one can imagine. However most of their contributions still stay largely undocumented, and […]Read More
From being venerated as the eternal brides of the god to being defiled by the eternal stigma of religious prostitution and impurity, the devadasis which still constitute a significant proportion of the population of India have a historical eminence spanning over 2000 years. Once a religious practice advocating music, dance and various art forms, the […]Read More
The Kingdom of Mysore, an illustrious geopolitical realm in southern India, boasted a history rich with transformation and resilience. Founded around 1399 in the area of present-day Mysore, this kingdom remained a prominent force in Indian history until its integration into the Indian Union in 1950. Its journey from a feudal vassal to a princely […]Read More
Her intense words and poems still resonate deeply in the merrily dancing wind, the golden soil, the pristine rivers flowing freely, and the lush green forests. Her presence can be felt in any nook and corner of the state since she is ubiquitous. She is Andal – the epitome of divine and eternal love, exquisite […]Read More
If I were to ask you which was the first board game you owned, most of you would say Snakes and ladders (Saanp-Sidhi). However, we are not aware of the origin, journey and the deep ingrained meaning of this wonderful game. Well not anymore! The game of Snakes and Ladders is a board game that […]Read More
“Akara Mudhala Ezhuththellaam Aadhi Bagavan Mudhatre Ulagu” Translation: As the letter A is the first of all letters, so the eternal God is first in the world. This timeless couplet, or ‘Kural,’ resonates widely in Tamil Nadu, finding its way into school textbooks and government buses alike. Embraced by the Tamil people, irrespective of […]Read More