तमिलनाडु – आवारा मुसाफिर

Rare 13th century Hebrew tombstone discovered at Ramanathpuram

August 23, 2024115 Views

In a remarkable archaeological discovery in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, an ancient Hebrew tombstone, dating back to 1224 or 1225 AD, has been unearthed, shedding light on a forgotten Jewish community in southern India. This discovery is significant as it precedes the previously oldest known Hebrew tombstone in India, found in Chanmangalam, Kerala. The tombstone was deciphered by Tawfik Zakaria, a scholar of Jewish history and a calligrapher fluent in Hebrew and other Semitic languages. Born in Cochin, India, Zakaria has dedicated his life to preserving the rich cultural tapestry of Jewish history. The inscription on the tombstone corresponds to the date "A of Shvat 1536 or 1537 of the Seleucid period," which, when converted, dates to approximately January 1, 1224 AD, or Janu...

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Ayatana unveils their newest property in Ooty

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

April 10, 20231039 Views

Offers a luxurious escape into the region's colonial heritage Ayatana, a premium chain of boutique hotels and luxury resorts in South India, has announced the opening of their newest property in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Ayatana aims to provide an authentic and culturally rich experience to its guests, with each property inspired by its surroundings. The latest addition to the Ayatana family, the Ooty property, is an epitome of luxury colonial heritage, offering a unique escape to guests. The picturesque Ayatana resort is located in Ooty, a quaint town nestled in the Nilgiris Hills and famous for its tea plantations, colonial influence, and being the old Madras Presidency summer capital. The property is marked by a magnificent red stone-cladding wall at the entrance, creating a sense of int...

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Ayatana launch their second resort in Ooty

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 17, 2023935 Views

Ayatana, an upscale chain of luxury resorts and boutique hotels in South India, has opened its doors in Ooty, Tamil Nadu providing a luxurious and culturally rich experience. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Sanctuary’, Ayatana is more than just a premium full-service hospitality establishment, each resort takes inspiration from the landscapes and cultures it resides in, providing a unique and serene experience to escape from daily life. Inspired by the land Ootacamund, now known as Ooty, a quaint town nestled within the Nilgiris Hills renowned for its tea plantations, colonial influence, and being the old Madras Presidency summer capital, the Ayatana residence can be defined by the rolling valleys crowned with tea estates, perfectly manicured landscapes, and a breathtaking view of the ...

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Vibrant ‘Icons of Singara Chennai’ wall project is city’s latest art hotspot

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April 27, 2022758 Views

The wall pays homage to the city while allowing people to own the art via NFTs Chennai’s lively art scene has seen an uplift with the ‘Icons of Singara Chennai’ project. The wall of art at Durgabhai Deshmukh Road, Adyar, comprises 12 individual paintings that reimagine Chennai by capturing the soul and essence of the city in a futuristic setting. The project, aimed at honouring the rich legacy of the southern metro, was undertaken by India’s first fully curated NFT marketplace Jupiter Meta, intending to make owning art an accessible endeavour. As part of its drive to focus on creative collaboration that emphasises human connection as much as technology, Jupiter Meta has also announced plans to take the initiative across India, exposing art and creators to a wider audience. Sp...

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Teen pilot Zara Rutherford lands in Coimbatore

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

December 30, 20211527 Views

Teen aviator Zara Rutherford landed in Coimbatore on Thursday as part of her bid to become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo and cover 51,000 kms, spanning five continents and 52 countries. The 19-year old British-Belgian Zara embarked on her journey on August 18 from Kortrik Wevelgem Airport in Belgium to set a world record to become the youngest solo pilot of the world's fastest Shark Ultralight plane. "It has been a challenging task, particularly given the weather conditions and Covid-19 restrictions. Actually my plan is to complete the task by mid November, but due to various formalities, like obtaining Visa, it was delayed by nearly two months," Zara told reporters here at the office of Elgi Equipments, the major air compressor manufacturers and sponsors of th...

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No new homestay in Nilgiris district for tourists: HC

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September 15, 2021323 Views

The Madras High Court on Wednesday held that no homestay shall be permitted for tourists in the hilly Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. Arbitrary sanctions or permission cannot be granted and there appears to be pure adhocism resorted to in such regard without an environmental impact assessment study or a cap put in, the first bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P D Audikesavalu said. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for residents in the area retreating into one corner of the property on weekends to open homestays for urban visitors to enjoy the beauties of nature. Till a plan is put in place upon appropriate studies being conducted and a viable scientific report being obtained, no further permission for homestays in the Nilgiris should be granted and the di...

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समुद्र के किनारे शिल्प का सौंदर्य

SARVESH

January 8, 20212079 Views

दक्षिण भारत के कलात्मक इतिहास में पल्लवों की वास्तु व मूर्तिकला का अत्यंत गौरवपूर्ण स्थान है। इनकी गुफाएं, मंदिर और स्थापत्य भारतीय कला में एक नए अध्याय का सृजन करते हैं। धवल हिमालय से सुदुर दक्षिण में लेकिन नीले समुद्र से थोड़ा उत्तर का भू-प्रदेश अपने अंदर द्रविड़ सभ्यता व संस्कृति की विरासत को बचा कर रख पाने में सफल रहा है। कावेरी की गोद में पली द्रविड सभ्यता का केंद्र ‘तमिलकम प्रदेश’ यानि आज का तमिलनाडु अपने साथ इंसानी मेहनत और उसकी साकार हुई अनूठी कल्पना को सहेजे हुए है, जो पुरातन युग में पत्थरों को तराश कर बनाए गए मंदिरों के रूप में मौजूद हैं। शिल्पियों के औजारों से निकलने वाले अनवरत संगीत के दौर में इंसान की कल्पना को यथार्थ की जमीन मिली और ललित कला की एक खास शैली ने जन्म लिया। सामूहिक श्रम से उपजी इस शैली को द्रविड़ शैली का नाम दिया गया। दक्षिण भारत के पूर्वी भाग मे...

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तमिलनाडु का नियाग्रा है होगेनक्कल

JAISHREE PURWAR

August 22, 20201763 Views

होगेनक्कल तमिलनाडु का एक स्तब्ध कर देने वाला सौंदर्यबिंदु है। दूर से ही इसकी गर्जना हमें अपनी ओर बुलाती है। पथरीले तटों के मध्य बहती हुई कावेरी नदी की यह गर्जना संपूर्ण होगेनक्कल में व्याप्त है। यद्यपि यह क्षेत्र सामान्यतया सूखा और पथरीला है पर जब से कर्नाटक सरकार ने कावेरी नदी के द्वार तमिलनाडु के लिए खोल दिए हैं और वर्षा का वरदहस्त इस क्षेत्र पर आया है कावेरी नदी और होगेनक्कल झरने के विहंगम रूप ने इसे एक प्रमुख पर्यटन केंद्र बना दिया है। नदी बिलिगुंडुला से होकर तमिलनाडु में प्रवेश करती है और होगेनक्कल में जल प्रपात का रूप ले लेती है। यहां कावेरी नदी समतल भूमि से होकर बहती है और इस क्षेत्र को हरियाली प्रदान करती है। पत्थरों से टकराकर बहते हुए नदी का दृश्य रोमांचक है। यहां नदी एक जंगल से पूर्ण घाटी से होकर बहती है। कहीं पर यह गहरी है तो कहीं पर उथली। उथले स्थानों पर पेड़ और झाडिय़ां है...