HERITAGE / HISTORICAL PLACES:TAMIL NADU
Thirvannamalai Tiruvannamalai is one of the most venerated places in Tamil Nadu. It is locatedin the south west part of Kalrayan and Jawadhi hills. In ancient times, the term “Annamalai”…
Chola Rule in Tamil Nadu
Prominent Rulers: The first great Chola king is Chola Karikala. Karikala’s grandfather would appear to be Verpaharadakkai Perunarikilli. He was a contemporary of Kudakko Nedumseraladan, the Chera king, and they…
TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN TAMIL NADU
CULTURE TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE India’s diverse culture, history and exceptional architecture are reflected on the temple walls that have been preserved through the centuries. With the rise of Hinduism, India witnessed…
EKAMBARESWARAR TEMPLE, Kanchipuram (Panch-Bhootham Temple-Earth)
➢ Kanchipuram is a pilgrimage city. A former Pallava capital (7th - 9th century), it is filled with temples dating from the 8th - 17th centuries. ➢ Ekambareshvara Temple, the…
SRI KONDANDAPANI TEMPLE, AYOTHIYAPATTINAM
SRI KONDANDAPANI TEMPLE, AYOTHIYAPATTINAM ➢ The Kodandapani Ramar Temple is located in Ayodhyapattinam and is dedicated to God Rama.The centuries-old temple, located in the town of Ayodhyapattinam in Salem, is…
Lakes In Tamil Nadu
SHOLAVARAM LAKE Located in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, Sholavaram Lake was constructed in 1877 during the reign of the British Empire to cater to the needs…