Madhathil Varavu is the first big event on the day of Thrissur Pooram, which happens in a place stepped in history and legends
Sounds that refuse to fade out: Throwback to Thrissur Pooram down the decades
From soaking in the sights and sounds of the fireworks and melams to ritual offerings to the Bhagavathy visiting homes and shops on elephants, Pooram is a part of the collective memories of old-time residents of Thrissur
Music for the soul: The tradition of veedhi bhajans
The month of Margazhi is invariably tied to the strains of divinity. A tradition dating back to several centuries is kept alive in the many neighbourhoods of Tamil Nadu and even outside the state
Longing, Belonging: The cultural landscape of Elayaraja’s paintings
ARTIST S ELAYARAJA MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS A REALISTIC PAINTER, WHOSE WORKS CELEBRATED THE FESTIVITIES AND CULTURE OF TAMIL NADU