Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, "Land of the Tamils") is a state at the southern tip of India. The bordering states/territories...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - History
Tamil Nadu's recorded history dates back about 6000 years and the origin of its people is closely tied to the debates of the Aryan invasi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Districts
Main article: Districts of Tamil Nadu There are 30 Districts in Tamil Nadu, with Krishnagiri District being the 30th with headquarters at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhavani Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia - Bhavani Tamil Nadu
Bhavani is a town in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. It lies at the confluence of the Kaveri River and the Bhavani ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Universities And Colleges In India - Tamil Nadu
Universities and colleges in India - Arts / Science. Bishop Ambrose College, Coimbatore Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, ...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism Founders: Devadasas Rescued Faith From Ritual  
In India, whenever religion and philosophy were perceived to be in danger of getting distorted at the hands of a few, reformers emerge...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tamil Nadu: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu: (Tamil) State in South India, 50,000 square miles, population 55 million. Land of countless holy scriptures, saints, sages...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia - Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - List of All Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu, Chief Ministers of India See also. Tamil Nadu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhavani: Encyclopedia - Bhavani
Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of Hindu goddess Shakti or Devi. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siddha: Encyclopedia - Siddha
The Sanskrit word Siddha means a person who has achieved a Siddhi, a supernatural power. Siddha - Tamil Nadu Tradition of Siddhahood. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil: Encyclopedia - Tamil
Tamil may refer to: The Tamil language, which is one of the Dravidian languages primarily spoken in the South Asia. A member of the Tami...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Annamalai Reddiyar: Encyclopedia - Annamalai Reddiyar
Annamalai Reddiyar was a Tamil poet. He was born in Chennikulam, Sankarankoil Taluk, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Although his mot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhel: Encyclopedia - Bhel
BHEL is an acronym for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a Gas and Steam turbine manufacturer in India. This is one of the Public Sector ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India: Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India
Top 10 colleges of India Universities and colleges in India - Kerala. Universities and colleges in India - Arts / Science. In india r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vadakalai: Encyclopedia - Vadakalai
Vadakalai Iyengars are a subset of Iyengars. Iyengars are a group of people that worship Lord Vishnu who is one of the three leading deit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai District: Encyclopedia - Chennai District
The Chennai district is a district of Tamil Nadu, India. The district is a city district which means that it does not have a district he...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gounder: Encyclopedia - Gounder
The word Gounder is mainly used as a caste name by the Kongu Vellalars, a clan in Tamil Nadu, who are also called the Vellala Gounders. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tn: Encyclopedia - Tn
TN may stand for: Tunisia (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code) Tennessee (U.S. state) Tamil Nadu (Indian state) the IATA code for Air Tahit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaigai River: Encyclopedia - Vaigai River
The Vaigai is a river in Tamil Nadu state of southern India. It originates in the Periyar Plateau of the Western Ghats range, and flows n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kumkum: Encyclopedia - Kumkum
The traditional Kumkum or Kungumam, as it is called in Tamil Nadu, is made from dried turmeric. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tiruchendur: Encyclopedia - Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur is a small town in Tuticorin District, India, 45 km away from Tuticorin and 53 km from Tirunelveli. One of the famous Murugan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amaravati: Encyclopedia - Amaravati
Amaravati. In Hinduism, Amaravati (అమరావతి) is the capital of Svarga, a temporary paradise where the dead live. It is rul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auvaiyar: Encyclopedia - Auvaiyar
Auvaiyar is a female icon of Tamil literature. She wrote many poems about Hindu gods, of which Vinayagar Agaval in praise of Lord Ganesha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abdul Kalam: Encyclopedia - Abdul Kalam
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (Tamil ஏ. பி. ேஜ. அப்துல் கலாம்), born October 15, 1931, Tamil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chamarajanagar: Encyclopedia - Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar is a district in southern Karnataka, India, bordering Erode District of Tamil Nadu and Wayanad District of Kerala. The di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Meena: Encyclopedia - Meena
Meena, is one of the most successful actress in South Indian cinema. Meena was born on September 16, 1976 in Chennai (formerly Madras), T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishu: Encyclopedia - Vishu
Vishu (വിഷൂ) is a festival held in the state of Kerala (and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu) in India around the first day in the M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vellala: Encyclopedia - Vellala
A high caste in Tamil Nadu. The people belonging to the caste suffix their names with 'Pillai'. Eg: The name Thangiah becomes Thangiah Pi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kaveri River: Encyclopedia - Kaveri River
The Cauvery River (also spelled Kaveri or Kavery) is one of the great rivers of India and is considered sacred by the Hindus. The headwat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avadi: Encyclopedia - Avadi
Avadi is a place in Tamil Nadu, India. It is about 20km north east of the city of Chennai. It is surrounded by Major Defence establishmen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kamma: Encyclopedia - Kamma
Kamma is a dominant caste (community) mainly from the state Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are also referred ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tamil Nadu: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu: the state of South India in which Tamil is spoken; its capital is Madras (presently Chennai, its pre-British name). &nbs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil People - Culture
Tamil people - Language and literature. Main articles: Tamil language, Tamil literature Tamils have strong feelings towards the Tamil l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salem Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Salem Tamil Nadu - Economy
Salem is known as the Mango city in Tamilnadu, India. Its mangoes are sent to various parts of the state and even around the state. It al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Tamil Nadu - Carnatic And Folk Music
Folk instruments in Tamil Nadu include the sarangi. Traditional songs tend to use intricate talas and ancient classical ragas like Thodi ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil People - Geographic Distribution
Tamil people - Tamils in India. Most Indian Tamils live in the state of Tamil Nadu, which includes the major part of the former Madras ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Renamed Things In Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Renamed Things In Tamil Nadu - Name Changes In Chennai
List of renamed things in Tamil Nadu - Tamil Names. Here is a list of Tamil Names for places in Chennai and their Anglicised versions ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil People - Institutions
Because Tamils have been spread over several countries for much of their history, there are few formal pan-Tamil institutions. The most i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salem Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Salem Tamil Nadu - History
The name 'Salem' appears to have been derived from Sela or Shalya by which the term refers to the country around the hills, as in the ins...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salem Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Salem Tamil Nadu - Religious Sites
There are several Mariamman temples in Salem. Mariamman is a Hindu goddess, an incarnation of Shakti. Every year around July the Town cel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil People - History
Tamil people - The pre-classical period. The origins of the Tamil people, like those of the other Dravidian peoples, are unknown, altho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourism In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourism In India - Jammu And Kashmir
Tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir include: Srinagar Jammu Leh Amarnath Vaishno Devi Other cities of interest in Northern India ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Siddha - Tamil Nadu Tradition Of Siddhahood
In South India, a Siddha reffers to a being who has achieved physical as well as spiritual perfection or enlightenment. The ultimate demo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Goti Pua Orissa
The goti puas are boy dancers who dress up as girls. They are the students of the akhadas, or gymnasia, established by Ramachandradeva in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - The People
South Indians are primarily Dravidians by racial stock. They are united by the Dravidian language family. It is a distinct language famil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - South Indian History
South India has been at the crossroads of the ancient world, linking the Mediterranean world and the far-east. The Southern coastline fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh
A fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens - a small community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, Bardo Chham depicts the victory...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Karma Munda Bihar
The traditional dance gets its name from the Karma tree, which stands for fortune and good luck. The ceremony starts with the planting of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Ruk Mar Nacha Orissa
This is a rudimentary form of the more evolved Chhau dance of West Bengal. Performed in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, it has its bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - The Economy
The people are largely agrarian, dependent on monsoons, as are most people in India. Some of the main crops cultivated in South India inc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hill Station: Encyclopedia Ii - Hill Station - Hill Stations In India
Hill station - Andhra Pradesh. Horsley Hills Araku Valley Hill station - Gujarat. Saputara Hill station - Himachal Pradesh. Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Padayani Kerala
Padayani or Padeni in colloquial speech is one of the most colorful and spectacular folk arts associated with the festivals of certain te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - South Indian Diversity
The main spiritual traditions of South Indians have included both Shaivism or Shaivite philosophy, and Vaishnavism, which are both branch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - South Indian Worldview And Culture
South Indians are racially, linguistically and culturally different from their North Indian compatriots although their cultures have infl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Affected States And Regions
Effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on India - Andaman and Nicobar. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise 572 islands (all la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - The Land
South India is a vast triangular peninsula, bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. The Vindhya and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - South Indian Heritage
South India - South Indian music. The music of the South Indian people is called as Carnatic music. It includes sensuous rhythmic and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Universities In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Universities In India - Haryana
The Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar was established on October 20,1995 by an Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 14th Lok Sabha: Encyclopedia Ii - 14th Lok Sabha - States
14th Lok Sabha - Andhra Pradesh. 14th Lok Sabha - Arunachal Pradesh. 14th Lok Sabha - Assam. 14th Lok Sabha - Bihar. 14th Lok ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Helping Out
The following bodies and agencies are seeking public help and contributions: Indian Prime Minister's National Relief Fund The Indian P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Further Meteorological/seismic Developments
The Indian Meteorological department has warned people in coastal areas to be careful. The seas are predicted to rough due to the after s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - India's Assistance To Other Quake-affected Countries
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs, along with the Indian defence forces and Home Ministry, is coordinating relief operations to Sri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Language - Classification
Tamil is a member of the Tamil language family, which includes the Irula, Kaikadi, Betta Kurumba, Sholaga, and Yerukula languages. This g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Language - Geographic Distribution
Tamil is the first language of the majority in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and in northern and northeastern Sri Lanka. The l...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tamil: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tamil
Tamil: (Tamil) The ancient Dravidian language of the Tamils, a Caucasoid people of South India and Northern Sri Lanka, who have now mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Postal Codes In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Postal Codes In India - States
List of postal codes in India - Andhra Pradesh. List of postal codes in India - Arunachal Pradesh. List of postal codes in India - A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hill Station: Encyclopedia Ii - Hill Station - Hill Stations In Pakistan
Hill station - Galyat area. Murree, the largest of the hill stations of the Galyat region. Nathiagali ... See also:Hill station, Hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Postal Codes In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Postal Codes In India - Union Territories
List of postal codes in India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands. List of postal codes in India - Chandigarh. List of postal codes in Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Universities And Colleges In India - West Bengal
Universities and colleges in India - Medical Colleges. Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata ... See also:Universities and col...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rasam: Encyclopedia Ii - Rasam - History And Origins
Chaaru, in the Telugu language, means "essence," and, by extension, "juice" or "soup." In former times, it was prepared mainly with black...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Universities And Colleges In India - Kerala
Universities and colleges in India - Arts / Science. In india ramniranjan jhunjhunwala college ghatkopar(w)is the best college for scie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universities And Colleges In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Universities And Colleges In India - Maharashtra
Universities and colleges in India - Medical. Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai Grant Medical College, Mumbai Topiwala...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andal: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andal
Andal: (Tamil) Famed Vaishnava saint of Tamil Nadu. One of the Alvars, she lived in the early 9th century and today is venerated as on...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andal: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andal
Andal: (Tamil) Famed Vaishnava saint of Tamil Nadu. One of the Alvars, she lived in the early 9th century and today is venerated as one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Chennai Culture - Cuisine
Chennai is known for a variety Tamil cuisine's brought to the city by people who have migrated from different parts of Tamil Nadu.The sta...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Periyapuranam: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Periyapuranam
Periyapuranam: (Tamil) (Sanskrit) Twelfth book of the Tirumurai. Story of the 63 Saiva Nayanar saints of Tamil Nadu, written by Sekkil...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vinayaka Vratam: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vinayaka Vratam
Vinayaka Vratam: (Tamil) A 21-day festival to Lord Ganesha beginning on the full-moon day of November- December. An important festival...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andhras: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Andhras
Andhras Residents of Andhra Pradesh, the province of southeastern India above Tamil Nadu.   (See also: Andhras , Bhakti, Bhakt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tirunelveli: Encyclopedia Ii - Tirunelveli - Education
Palayamkottai, the twin city of Tirunelveli is called the Oxford of South India. The town, surrounded by paddy fields, has a rich heritag...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vinayaka Vratam: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vinayaka Vratam
Vinayaka Vratam: (Tamil) A 21-day festival to Lord Ganesha beginning on the full-moon day of November- December.   An important ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Union Muslim League: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Union Muslim League - The Party Today
The party is today part of the United Progressive Alliance central government and party secretary E. Ahmed is a minister in that governme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai: Encyclopedia Ii - Chennai - Education
Schools in Chennai are either run publicly by the Tamil Nadu government, or run privately, some with financial aid from the government. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai: Encyclopedia Ii - Chennai - Education
Schools in Chennai are either run publicly by the Tamil Nadu government, or run privately with financial aid from the government. The med...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chitty: Encyclopedia Ii - Chitty - History
Historical records stated that the Tamil traders from Panai in Tamil Nadu settled down in Malacca during the sovereignty of the Sultanate...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Madrasi: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Madrasi
Madrasi: resident of Madras. During the British Empire the Madras Presidency included the sourthern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Myso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nilgiris: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Nilgiris
Nilgiris: the Blue Mountains, a long chain of mountains in southern India. They are mostly in Tamil Nadu, but part of them are in Karn...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thyagaraja: Sai Baba Dictionary On Thyagaraja
Thyagaraja: Thyagaraja: 1767-1847 Tamil Nadu; great poet, composer; saint whose songs are very popular and loved in India etc. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ardra Darshana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ardra Darshana
Ardra Darshana: (Sanskrit) A ten-day festival ending on Ardra nakshatra, near the full moon of December-January honoring Siva Nataraja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sivaji Ganesan: Encyclopedia Ii - Sivaji Ganesan - Biography
Ganesan was born in Sirkali, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. His parents were P. Chinniah Mandraayer and Rajamani Ammal. The name ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ardra Darshana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ardra Darshana
Ardra Darshana: (Sanskrit) A ten-day festival ending on Ardra nakshatra, near the full moon of December-January honoring Siva Nataraja. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andhra Pradesh (pradesha):: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andhra Pradesh (pradesha):
Andhra Pradesh (Pradesha): (Sanskrit) Modern Indian state located on the southeast coast of India north of Tamil Nadu. The capital is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dashamamsha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dashamamsha
dashamamsha: (Sanskrit) "One-tenth sharing." The traditional Hindu practice of tithing, giving one-tenth of one's income to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andhra Pradesh (pradesha):: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andhra Pradesh (pradesha):
Andhra Pradesh (Pradesha): (Sanskrit) Modern Indian state located on the southeast coast of India north of Tamil Nadu. The capital is Hy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vyaghrapada: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vyaghrapada
Vyaghrapada: (Sanskrit) "Tiger feet." Famous Nandinatha Sampradaya siddha (ca 200 bce), trained under Maharishi Nandinatha, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vyaghrapada: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vyaghrapada
Vyaghrapada: (Sanskrit) "Tiger feet." Famous Nandinatha Sampradaya siddha (ca 200 bce), trained under Maharishi Nandinatha, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Politics
Tamil Nadu had a bicameral legislature until 1986, when it was replaced with a unicameral legislature, like most other states in India. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Culture
Tamil Civilization is one of the oldest in the World. Unique cultural features, like Tanjore paintings, Bharatanatyam and Tamil architect...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Population
Tamil Nadu's population stood at 62,110,839 as of 00.00 hours of March 1, 2001. It is the sixth most populous State of the Indian Union b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Economy
Possessing the third largest economy (2004-2005) among states in India, Tamil Nadu is also the second most industrialised state next to M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Social Development
The Dravidian movement, which began in Tamil Nadu, claimed to uplift the socially repressed classes, but drew its main support from the m...   » Read the article