In 1983, when I was posted as the
District Collector of South Arcot District, I was
informed about a unique fort situated in the
northwestern corner of the district in the centre of
Gingee Taluk. Apart from being a unique
architectural feat it is one of the few forts in the
State. Tamil Nadu is famous for its temple
architecture, whereas Rajasthan...More |
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Puducherry, formerly Pondicherry,
union territory (2001 provisional pop. 973,829), 183
sq mi (474 sq km), India. It comprises the
noncontiguous enclaves of former French India:
Puducherry and Karaikal on the Coromandel Coast in
Tamil Nadu state, Yanam in Andhra Pradesh state, and
Mahe on the Malabar Coast of Kerala state...More |
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The temple town of Tiruvannamalai
is one of the most ancient heritage sites of India
and is a center of the Saiva religion. The
Arunachala hill and its environs have been held in
great regard by the Tamils for centuries. The temple
is grand in conception and architecture and is rich
in tradition, history and festivals.In ancient
times, the term...More |
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