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Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings

CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, CM MK Stalin, and leaders of political parties extended their Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Stalin as the president of the DMK, asked party cadre to celebrate the festival by writing the words ‘Inbam Pongum Tamil Nadu’ in front of their houses. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, former CM O Panneerselvam, …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

On Bhogi, Chennai residents draw kolams to protest GCC’s waste incineration plan

The Hindu

On Bhogi, a festival traditionally marked by burning old waste, Chennai residents turned the tables on the Greater Chennai Corporation with a message: “We are ready not to burn garbage, is the Chennai Corporation ready?” The statement was part of the residents’ demonstration, expressed through colourful kolams, an important part of the Pongal festivities, protesting the GCC’s proposal to construct …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Behind the scenes of the season of colours in Chennai

The Hindu

Ammu R., who has been running a fruit shop on South Mada Street at Mylapore, eagerly awaits the Margazhi season more than any other. “A regular customer bought rangoli powders for ₹500,” she says, beaming. “People from all over Chennai flock to Mylapore for the colours because there is usually a spot where there is a box of every shade …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vulnerable tribal villages set to benefit from Centre’s scheme

Deccan Chronicle

The Central government, in a bid to focus on endangered indigenous populations, will extend basic facilities to the endangered Kolam tribe under the Jan Jati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan, with a focus on health and education. The Kolam tribe is considered among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, which was the target of the scheme implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

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1 year ago

Ministry of Tourism organises Pongal celebration at Keelakuilkudi; activists feel it’s an opportunity to maintain Samanar Hills better

The Hindu

The Ministry of Tourism, Southern Regional Office, in association with Tamil Nadu Tourism and Madurai Travel Club, celebrated the Pongal festival at Keelakuilkudi, a village in Nagamalai Pudhukottai. The whole celebration was a culmination of folk dance performances, a kolam competition, a heritage walk up the Samanar Hills and traditional sports activities. When asked why this village was chosen for …

Tourism Event Pongal Samanar Hills

1 year ago

ECI Warns of Stern Action Against Voting at More Than One Place

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said stern action will be taken against those who cast their vote at more than one place and those indulging in bogus voting. The CEC told the media here on Wednesday that 4.07 crore voters were enrolled for the 2024 polls in AP, of which 2.07 crore are female and 1.99 crore male …

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1 year, 2 months ago

The Kumbhkári Project crafts functional pottery in kolam and textile designs

The Hindu

A couple of years ago, a vibrant illustrated poster on Instagram led Chinmayee Sridharan on a new career path. “Another big inspiration has been inheriting my mom’s love for and knowledge of Indian textiles.” This has prompted the Kanchipuram and Sungudi Sundari-s series. With the Sungudi Sundari-s I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone and used vibrant colours,” she says …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Diwali 2023: How Diwali is celebrated in different parts of India

Hindustan Times

It's that time of the year again when streets and houses of Hindu community are decorated with shining diyas, twinkling fairylights, glowing lamps and colourful rangoli while firecrackers light up the night sky as it is Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali 2023: How Diwali is celebrated in different parts of India According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali or Deepawali …

India Gujarat Kartik Houses Hindu Hindus Punjab

1 year, 6 months ago

Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods

BBC

Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods Tim Bird Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods Predating Hinduisim, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences. "For us, the theyyam is not just a ritual; it's a powerful art form that gives us great energy as well as blessings from …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Puthandu 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of Tamil New Year

Hindustan Times

Puthandu, also known as Puthuvarudam, marks the Tamil New Year and it is the first day of the Tamil calendar or the first day of the Chithirai month that is celebrated as Puthandu by the people of Tamil Nadu. Celebrated as the Tamil New Year, the day holds a lot of importance and significance and in some parts of Tamil …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kolam Adivasi children unable to learn alphabets due to lack of Anganwadi centres

Deccan Chronicle

ADILABAD: Many Adivasi children, especially Kolam Adivasis who are considered a particularly vulnerable tribal group, are unable to learn the alphabets due to the lack of Anganwadi centers in their villages. Kumram Suru Yuva Sena district general secretary, Kumara Raju, said the organisation had submitted proposals to officials for setting up of Anganwadi centers in Kolam gudas including Masala-Dubbaguda, Chinnugida …

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2 years ago

Pongal 2023: Easy Rangoli designs for four-day harvest festival

Firstpost

The festival of Pongal is celebrated every year with full enthusiasm by the people of Tamil Nadu. During the festival, people offer freshly cooked Pongal to the Sun God to show gratitude for a good harvest. Here are some of the beautiful Kolam designs you can easily make: Circular Kolam First, draw a big circle, then make 3-4 smaller circles …

Small Draw Pongal Kolam Small Circles

2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: Here's how Deepawali is celebrated in different parts of India

Hindustan Times

According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali or Deepawali falls on the 15th day in the month of Kartik and this year the festival of lights will be celebrated in India on October 24. West Bengal celebrates Diwali as Kali Puja where late-night worshipping of Kali is done on Diwali night, there are Kali Puja pandals in various areas, rangoli is …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Review: The Greatest Tamil Stories Ever Told, Selected and edited by Sujatha Vijayaraghavan and Mini Krishnan

Hindustan Times

A few years ago, bilingual writer, musician, and dance scholar Sujatha Vijayaraghavan embarked on an ambitious journey to read hundreds of classic Tamil stories. That way we can demonstrate even better to them that our whole house is in deep grief.” Co author Sujatha Vijayaraghavan Kalki Krishnamurthy’s The Governor’s Visit, one of the oldest stories in the book, is a …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Getting under the skin: A bunch of artists and scholars is documenting India’s rich tattooing traditions

The Hindu

When London-based graphic designer Shomil Shah was scouring the Internet looking for ideas for a decidedly Indian looking tattoo, he chanced upon an article written by tattoo anthropologist Lars Krutak. “Tattooing seems to have skipped a generation or two in India,” says Shah, who discovered after he got his first few tattoos that his maternal great grandmother also had them. …

Art India Northeast Indian Basu Shah Tribe

2 years, 10 months ago

Chennai Metro to hold online rangoli competition for promoting organ donation

India Today

To contribute to a good cause, Chennai Metro Rail Limited will hold an online rangoli competition in association with Mohan Foundation, an NGO that promotes organ donation and transplantation. Conducted as a part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, the competition is also organised to acknowledge the efforts of Mohan Foundation, which completed 5 years of service, helping people suffering …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Khichdi for weight loss, insomnia, detox: Ayurveda expert on many health benefits of Khichdi

Hindustan Times

In India, Khichdi is cooked in myriad ways with various kinds of lentils depending on the occasion and purpose. The many avatars of Khichdi can help with weight gain, weight loss, thyroid, PCOS, insomnia, anxiety, migraine and other such health issues. Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar who keeps sharing useful home remedies, tips and Ayurveda facts on her social media …

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4 years ago

Pongal 2021: Kolam, rice, and prayers for a better year ahead

Hindustan Times

As most in north India prepare khichdi to usher Makar Sankranti today, those from the south, in the Capital, are geared up for the harvest festival of Pongal, which is also dedicated to the Sun God, and in some Tamilian households is celebrated till January 17. Keeping up the tradition “While we don’t celebrate the festival as elaborately as we …

Festival Rice Celebrate Pongal Kolam

4 years, 2 months ago

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village Thulasendrapuram goes euphoric over her victory

The Hindu

Deepavali came a week earlier for the nondescript Thulasendrapuram in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as residents of the village went into raptures celebrating the victory of Kamala Harris as the next Vice-President of the United States. “Congratulations Kamala Harris - The Pride of Our Village” read a caption drawn along with a colourful ‘kolam’ in front of …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Anti-CAA protests in Chennai: Back to battle

The Hindu

PROTESTS against the Citizenship Act, 2019, have picked up pace in Tamil Nadu after a lull. On February 19, thousands of people poured out on to the streets in Chennai in protest against the police action at Washermenpet and the All India Anna Dravida Munnentra Kazhagam government’s refusal to pass a resolution in the Assembly condemning the CAA. Raising slogans …

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5 years ago

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs

India Today

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival, which falls around the same time as Lohri, Makar Sakranti every year. The first day of Pongal: The Bhogi festival The second day: Thai Pongal The third day: Mattu Pongal The fourth day: Kaanum Pongal Pongal kolams or rangoli plays a very significant role during the festival. Here are some beautiful Pongal kolams or …

Festival Rangoli 2020 Designs Celebrated Pongal Kolam

5 years ago

Madras HC Lawyers Slam Chennai Police Actions Against Anti-CAA 'Kolam' Protests

Live Law

A group of Madras High Court advocates have spoken against the actions taken by the Chennai police against anti-CAA "Kolam" protests.On 29th December 2019, Shastri Nagar police detained Gayatri Khandhadai, a lawyer and human rights defender, for drawing "kolam" against the Citizenship Amendment Act. A group of Madras High Court advocates have spoken against the actions taken by the Chennai …

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5 years, 7 months ago

Thousands throng Yercaud summer festival on last day

Deccan Chronicle

SALEM: Tourists in unusually large numbers thronged various sites in Yercaud hills near here on Sunday on the concluding day of the three-day summer festival and flower show got up by the Salem district administration with help of line departments including horticulture, tourism and animal husbandry. A sprinkling of German Sheppard, Labrador, rare dog breeds from Belgium, besides native breeds …

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Governor RN Ravi, CM Stalin extend Pongal greetings

On Bhogi, Chennai residents draw kolams to protest GCC’s waste incineration plan

Behind the scenes of the season of colours in Chennai

Vulnerable tribal villages set to benefit from Centre’s scheme

Ministry of Tourism organises Pongal celebration at Keelakuilkudi; activists feel it’s an opportunity to maintain Samanar Hills better

ECI Warns of Stern Action Against Voting at More Than One Place

The Kumbhkári Project crafts functional pottery in kolam and textile designs

Diwali 2023: How Diwali is celebrated in different parts of India

Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods

Puthandu 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of Tamil New Year

Kolam Adivasi children unable to learn alphabets due to lack of Anganwadi centres

Pongal 2023: Easy Rangoli designs for four-day harvest festival

Diwali 2022: Here's how Deepawali is celebrated in different parts of India

Review: The Greatest Tamil Stories Ever Told, Selected and edited by Sujatha Vijayaraghavan and Mini Krishnan

Getting under the skin: A bunch of artists and scholars is documenting India’s rich tattooing traditions

Chennai Metro to hold online rangoli competition for promoting organ donation

Khichdi for weight loss, insomnia, detox: Ayurveda expert on many health benefits of Khichdi

Pongal 2021: Kolam, rice, and prayers for a better year ahead

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village Thulasendrapuram goes euphoric over her victory

Anti-CAA protests in Chennai: Back to battle

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs

Madras HC Lawyers Slam Chennai Police Actions Against Anti-CAA 'Kolam' Protests

Thousands throng Yercaud summer festival on last day