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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Thiruvananthapuram | | | | | |  Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Kanyakumari - HistoryKanyakumari was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. It has been a great centre for the arts, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for years. It was also a famous centre for commerce and trade.
The area abounds with many unique herbs and plants believed to have originated due to a small piece of the medical hill 'Siranjeevi' falling on this place as Lord Hanuman was carrying the hill to Sri Lanka. In addition, Kanyakumari district has many practitioners of various branches of ancient India's health systems f ...
See also:Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari - History, Kanyakumari - Geography, Kanyakumari - Sites, Kanyakumari - Nagercoil, Kanyakumari - Places near by, Kanyakumari - Significance Read more here: » Kanyakumari: Encyclopedia II - Kanyakumari - History |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Madurai - History The Pandya King Kulasekaran built a temple, which would later be known as the Meenakshi Temple, and created a lotus shaped city around the temple. Legend has it that on the day the city was to be named, as Lord Shiva blessed the land and its people, divine nectar was showered on the city from his matted locks. This city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri, meaning "The Land of Divine Nectar". According to a different theory, the name Madurai is actually a transformation of the Tamil word "Marudhai" (மருதை), which means a fertile ag ...
See also:Madurai, Madurai - History, Madurai - Administration, Madurai - Demographics, Madurai - People and culture, Madurai - City architecture and planning, Madurai - Education, Madurai - Economy, Madurai - Industrial development, Madurai - Present problems, Madurai - Slow development, Madurai - Brain drain, Madurai - Lack of initiatives, Madurai - The way ahead, Madurai - Notable people born in Madurai, Madurai - Headline text Read more here: » Madurai: Encyclopedia II - Madurai - History |
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| | | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Battle of Colachel - Battle On July 31 1741 [1], the naval forces of Marthanda Varma, the Raja of Travancore, defeated the combined forces of the VOC expeditionary navy and the allied Rani of Eleyadathu Swarupam. The Raja's success is attributed to the tactical genius of his prime minister, Ramayyan Dalava.
The battle began when a force of Dutch marines under the leadership of a Flemish commander, Captain Eustace De Lannoy (also spelt D'lennoy) were sent to Travancore to secure a trading post from the Raja. They landed with artillery in Kulachal, then a s ...
See also:Battle of Colachel, Battle of Colachel - Battle, Battle of Colachel - Background, Battle of Colachel - Impact, Battle of Colachel - Colachel, Battle of Colachel - Captain De Lannoy, Battle of Colachel - Tributes, Battle of Colachel - Additional reading Read more here: » Battle of Colachel: Encyclopedia II - Battle of Colachel - Battle |
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| | | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Mohanlal - Criticism Although largely unnoticed outside Kerala, Malayalam film critics and enthusiasts regard his work in the 80s and 90s to be among the very best in cinema. At its peak, his art was noted for its versatility, understated intensity, emotional depth, comedic timing, and the ability to portray characters that embodied the Malayali ethos.
Mohanlal is often considered to be one of the most natural actors in India. At his best, he seems to take to heart Oscar Wilde's prescription: "To reveal art ...
See also:Mohanlal, Mohanlal - Biography, Mohanlal - Career, Mohanlal - Awards and Achievements, Mohanlal - Criticism, Mohanlal - Productions, Mohanlal - Major Films, Mohanlal - Important films starring Mohanlal Read more here: » Mohanlal: Encyclopedia II - Mohanlal - Criticism |
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| | | | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in India A majority of Indian auto rickshaws have no doors or seatbelts. They are generally yellow or green in colour and have a black roof on the top. Their design varies considerably from place to place. In some locations, they have an extra plank on the seat to accommodate a fourth passenger. In reality it is not uncommon to see 6-8 passengers in an auto rickshaw with such an ad hoc setup, although, in theory, autos risk fines for carrying more than three passengers in many places. Auto rickshaws that are used for driving children to ...
See also:Auto rickshaw, Auto rickshaw - Vehicle overview, Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in India, Auto rickshaw - Fuel efficiency and pollution, Auto rickshaw - Traffic issues, Auto rickshaw - Hiring, Auto rickshaw - Tipping, Auto rickshaw - Chartered and School Autos, Auto rickshaw - Slogans and advertisements on rickshaws, Auto rickshaw - Auto-wallahs, Auto rickshaw - Auto-wallahs in film, Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws and crime, Auto rickshaw - Share autos, Auto rickshaw - The future of the auto rickshaw in India, Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in Pakistan, Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in Thailand, Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in Peru, Auto rickshaw - 'Bajajs' in Indonesia Read more here: » Auto rickshaw: Encyclopedia II - Auto rickshaw - Auto rickshaws in India |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - History of South India - Ancient history The ancient history of South India is the story of a number of different kingdoms and dynasties which controlled various parts of the region at various times.
History of South India - Chalukyas of Badami.
One of the most prominent kings of the Chalukyan dynasty was Pulakesin-I. He ruled from Badami, the present day Bijapur, in Karnataka. His son Pulakesi –II became the king of the western Chalukyan empire in 610 AD and ruled till 642 AD. Pulakeshin II is most remembered for the fiery battle he fought and ...
See also:History of South India, History of South India - Ancient history, History of South India - Chalukyas of Badami, History of South India - Chalukyas of Kalyana, History of South India - Cheras, History of South India - Cholas, History of South India - Hoysalas, History of South India - Kakatiyas, History of South India - Pallavas, History of South India - Pandyas, History of South India - Rashtrakutas of Manyaketha, History of South India - Satavahanas, History of South India - Medieval history, History of South India - The Grand Struggle, History of South India - The Aftermath of the Struggle, History of South India - Modern history, History of South India - Another Grand Struggle, History of South India - British South India, History of South India - Free Again at Last Read more here: » History of South India: Encyclopedia II - History of South India - Ancient history |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Kerala - History
Kerala - Ancient.
Traditional Keralite legend proclaims that Parasurama, an avatar of Mahavishnu, threw his battle axes into the sea as penance and unction for his part in his sanguinary conflict with and annihilation of the Kshatriyas. As the ocean took in his axes, a new crescent-shaped land bounded by what is now Gokarnam in the north and Kanyakumari in the south foamed and arose from the waters. "God's own country", Kerala's sobriquet since ancient times, derives from this legend.See also:Kerala, Kerala - History, Kerala - Ancient, Kerala - Overseas contact, Kerala - Colonial, Kerala - Modern post-colonial, Kerala - Geography, Kerala - Administration, Kerala - Politics, Kerala - Arts, Kerala - Society and social development, Kerala - Demographics, Kerala - Social development, Kerala - Malayalam calendar, Kerala - Economy, Kerala - Tourism, Kerala - Road network, Kerala - Trivia, Kerala - Related topics, Kerala - Notes Read more here: » Kerala: Encyclopedia II - Kerala - History |
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| | | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Infosys - Offices and facilities Infosys has offices in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Switzerland, UAE, UK and USA.
Infosys has development centers in the following cities in India: Bangalore, Hyderabad,, Mangalore, Mysore, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Mohali.
More than 15,000 professionals work at the Electronics City campus in Bangalore. The campus provides amenities like food courts, ATMs and bank extension counters, one of the largest gymnasiums in Asia and a mini golf course among others. It is usual for foreign dignitaries ...
See also:Infosys, Infosys - Offices and facilities, Infosys - Timeline, Infosys - Key industries, Infosys - Products, Infosys - Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award, Infosys - InStep, Infosys - Infosys Foundation, Infosys - Infosys Acquisitions Read more here: » Infosys: Encyclopedia II - Infosys - Offices and facilities |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Madurai - History The Pandya King Kulasekaran built a temple, which would later be known as the Meenakshi Temple, and created a lotus shaped city around the temple. Legend has it that on the day the city was to be named, as Lord Shiva blessed the land and its people, divine nectar was showered on the city from his matted locks. This city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri, meaning "The Land of Divine Nectar". According to a different theory, the name Madurai is actually a transformation of the Tamil word "Marudhai" (மருதை), which means a fertile ag ...
See also:Madurai, Madurai - History, Madurai - Administration, Madurai - Demographics, Madurai - People and culture, Madurai - City architecture and planning, Madurai - Education, Madurai - Economy, Madurai - Industrial development, Madurai - Present problems, Madurai - Slow development, Madurai - Brain drain, Madurai - Lack of initiatives, Madurai - The way ahead, Madurai - Notable people born in Madurai Read more here: » Madurai: Encyclopedia II - Madurai - History |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Kalady - Adi Sankara's shrine Adi Sankara's shrine at Kalady run by the Sringeri Math is a large, partly open structure situated right on the northern bank of the river Periyar or Purna. Of the two major shrines within, one is dedicated to Sri Sankaracharya and the other to Goddess Saradamba, the main deity of Sringeri. The samadhi of Sri Sankara's mother Aryamba is also located here. A small shrine to Vinayaka, or Ganapati, is the scene of evening prayers, chanted to the rhythmic ringing of cymbals. The worship in these temples is done by Tamil or Ka ...
See also:Kalady, Kalady - Sri Sankaracharya, Kalady - Adi Sankara's shrine, Kalady - Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram, Kalady - Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthambam, Kalady - Festivals, Kalady - Around Kalady, Kalady - How to reach Read more here: » Kalady: Encyclopedia II - Kalady - Adi Sankara's shrine |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Infosys - History Murthy was working for Patni Computer Services(PCS) initially.
Infosys was started in 1981, as a Private Limited Company, under the name of Infosys Consultants Pvt. Ltd. A team of seven experienced software professionals, led by Mr.N. R. Narayana Murthy promoted the company. They brought into the company their wide experience, having handled projects in developed countries like USA, Europe and Canada. There are anecdotal experiences told by Sudha moorthy about cooking and serving food for all the partners of Infosys when the company w ...
See also:Infosys, Infosys - History, Infosys - Offices and facilities, Infosys - Timeline, Infosys - Key industries, Infosys - Products, Infosys - Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award, Infosys - InStep, Infosys - Infosys Foundation, Infosys - Infosys Acquisitions Read more here: » Infosys: Encyclopedia II - Infosys - History |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Kochi India - The city Kochi was famous for its natural harbour and was the centre of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. It is home to a naval base and an airport, and is well connected to all the major Indian cities. Willingdon Island is a large artificial island, created by dredging the Vembanad Lake under Lord Willingdon's direction. A large shipyard makes ships, especially cruisers and carriers for the India ...
See also:Kochi India, Kochi India - Origin of name, Kochi India - The city, Kochi India - History and heritage, Kochi India - Local business and economy, Kochi India - Major employers, Kochi India - Education and health care, Kochi India - Transportation, Kochi India - Future Developments Read more here: » Kochi India: Encyclopedia II - Kochi India - The city |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Raipur - Geography and climate The city of Raipur is located near the centre of a large plain, sometimes referred as the “rice bowl of India” - where hundreds of varieties of rice are grown. The Mahanadi River flows to the east of the city of Raipur and the southern side has dense forests. Maikal Hills rise on the north-west of Raipur; on the northwards, the land rises and merges with the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which extends northeast across Jharkhand state, India. ...
See also:Raipur, Raipur - History, Raipur - Geography and climate, Raipur - Economy, Raipur - Demographics, Raipur - Education, Raipur - Places of interest, Raipur - External link Read more here: » Raipur: Encyclopedia II - Raipur - Geography and climate |
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| | | | | Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Narayana Guru - Early Life The Guru was born at Chempazhanthi a small village near Thiruvananthapuram circa 1856. As the only son of his parents, who had three daughters, the young boy was named Nānu (shortname for Nārāyanan). The small thatched house where Nānu was born is preserved to date as a historic monument. Nānu’s father Mādan Āśān, of the Valyalvārathu joint family, was, besides being an agriculturist, also a village teacher knowledgeable in astronomy, Ayurvedic medicine and the epics of Hinduism. Nānu’s uncle Krishnan Vaidyan was ...
See also:Narayana Guru, Narayana Guru - Early Life, Narayana Guru - Transformation as Master Yogi and Seeker of Truth, Narayana Guru - Enlightenment and its Poetic Expression, Narayana Guru - Consecration of Siva Lingam at Aruvippuram, Narayana Guru - Nārāyana Guru’s Philosophy, Narayana Guru - Nārāyana Guru Rationalism and Atheism, Narayana Guru - Works by Nārāyana Guru, Narayana Guru - In Malayalam, Narayana Guru - In Sanskrit, Narayana Guru - Notes, Narayana Guru - Bibiliography/Reference Read more here: » Narayana Guru: Encyclopedia II - Narayana Guru - Early Life |
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