Thirumalai Deivam
''Thirumalai Deivam'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivakumar in the title role, with K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam, Srividya, Lakshmi and A. V. M. Rajan in supporting roles. Plot Once upon a time, Bhrigu and other saints perfored Yajna for the welfare of all living beings. After the completion of Yajna they should offer first respect to one among the Trimurties (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). They were confused, so Narada told him to test all three. When he reached Satya Loka, Brahma and Saraswathi were enjoying music played by Saraswathi so they didn't see and welcome Bhrigu. He was insulted and cursed them, so that they will not have any temple in earth. When he reached Kailasam, he saw Shiva and Parvati dancing, so they too didn't see and welcome Bhrigu. He cursed Shiva to be prayed to only in Lingam form and finally reached Vaikuntham. He saw Vishnu sleeping on his serpent Anantha- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gemini Ganesan
Ramasamy Ganesan (17 November 1920 – 22 March 2005), better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was referred as Kaadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films. Ganesan was one of the "three biggest names of Tamil cinema", the other two being M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. While Sivaji Ganesan excelled in Drama (film and television), dramatic films and M. G. Ramachandran was popular as an action hero, Gemini Ganesan was known for his Romance film, romantic films. A recipient of the Padma Shri in 1971, he had also won several other awards including the Kalaimamani, the MGR Gold Medal, and the Screen Lifetime Achievement Award. He was one of the few college graduates to enter the film industry then. Gemini Ganesan made his debut with ''Miss Malini'' in 1947 but was noticed only after playing the villain in ''Thai Ullam'' in 1952. After playing the lead role in ''Manam Pola Mangalyam'' (1953), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ashram
An ashram (, ) is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery in Indian religions, not including Buddhism. Etymology The Sanskrit noun is a thematic nominal derivative from the root 'toil' (< PIE *''ḱremh2'', śramaṇa) with the prefix 'towards.' An ashram is a place where one strives towards a goal in a disciplined manner. Such a goal could be ascetic, spiritual, yogic or any other. Overview [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kumari Padmini
Kumari Padmini, born as Padmini (died 1980), was an actress who was active in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industry during the 1960s and 70s. Bio Kumari Padmini acted mainly in Tamil films. She was also popular in Telugu and Malayalam films. She died by suicide. Partial filmography Tamil *'' Chitrangi'' (1964) *'' Neela Vaanam'' (1965) as Thilagam *''Annavin Aasai'' (1966) *'' Ragasiya Police 115'' (1968) as Parvathi *'' Vaa Raja Vaa'' (1969) *''Manasatchi'' (1969) *''Mahizampoo'' (1969) *'' Naangu Killadigal'' (1969) as Prema *''Athaimagal'' (1969) *'' Dharisanam'' (1970) *''Thirumalai Thenkumari'' (1970) as Geetha *''Kankatchi'' (1971) *'' Kanna Nalama'' (1972) as Santha *'' Agathiyar'' (1972) *'' Dharmam Enge'' (1972) *'' Vasantha Maligai'' (1972) *'' Rajapart Rangadurai'' (1973) as Vasanthi *''Rajaraja Cholan'' (1973) *''Amman Arul'' (1973) *''Deiva Kuzhanthaigal'' (1973) * ''Nalla Mudivu'' (1973) *'' Ganga Gowri'' (1973) *''Nee Ullavarai'' (1973) *''Engal Thaai'' (1973) *'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Goddess Padmavati
Padmavati (), also known as Alarmel Mangai () or Alamelu Manga is a Hindu goddess and the consort of the deity Venkateshwara, a form of Vishnu. She is described as a daughter of a local king and an avatar of goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. The most prominent shrine of Padmavati is Padmavati Ammavari Temple situated at Tiruchanur, a suburb of Tirupati. Tradition dictates that every pilgrim to Tirupati must offer obeisance at this temple before visiting the Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, the central temple of her consort. Hymns Padmavathi is a major deity in Hinduism worshipped as an aspect of the goddess Lakshmi and her second aspect, Bhumi. It is believed that her intercession is indispensable to gaining the favour of the lord, it is also believed that Lakshmi is omnipresent, illimitable, and the bestower of moksham along with Vishnu in Sri Vaishnavism. See also *Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur * Tiruchanur * Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, a university ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hindu Tamil Thisai
''Hindu Tamil Thisai'' (colloquially known as ''The Hindu Tamil'') is a Tamil daily newspaper headquartered at Chennai. It is published by The Hindu Group The Hindu Group is an Indian publishing company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its first publication was ''The Hindu'', a daily newspaper which began its publication in the year 1878. Hindu Group Publications The Hindu Group publishes a number .... The first issue was published on 16 September 2013. It is printed in seven centres including Chennai. The printing centres are at Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru and Tirupathi. The Tamil newspaper covers news related to business, education, knowledge, sports, quiz, environment, literature and entertainment. The daily has extensive regional, national and international news coverage. References External links Hindu Tamil websiteThe Hindu pdf Mass media in Chennai Mass media in Madurai Tamil-language newspapers published ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Goddess Lakshmi
Lakshmi (; , , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, , ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She along with Parvati and Sarasvati, form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi. Lakshmi has been a central figure in Hindu tradition since pre-Buddhist times (1500 to 500 BCE) and remains one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Although she does not appear in the earliest Vedic literature, the personification of the term '' shri''—auspiciousness, glory, and high rank, often associated with kingship—eventually led to the development of Sri-Lakshmi as a goddess in later Vedic texts, particularly the ''Shri Suktam''. Her importance grew significantly during the late epic period (around 400 CE), when she became particularly associated with the preserver god Vishnu as his consort. In this role, Lakshmi is seen as the ide ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maalai Malar
''Maalai Malar'' is a daily evening Tamil newspaper. It is owned by Daily Thanti group. It was founded by S. P. Adithanar in 1977 at Coimbatore. Maalai Malar has twelve editions published from Chennai, Vellore, Dindigul, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Pudhucheri, Salem and Tiruchirappalli. * Dina Thanthi ''Dina Thanthi'' (, ; known as Daily Thanthi in English) is a Tamil language daily newspaper. It was founded by S. P. Adithanar in Madurai in 1942. ''Dina Thanthi'' is India's largest daily printed in the Tamil language and the ninth largest ... * Thanthi TV * Hello FM * DT Next (Chennai Based English Daily Newspaper) References External links Malai Malar website Companies based in Chennai Mass media in Chennai Tamil-language newspapers published in India Evening newspapers published in India Newspapers published in Chennai Newspapers published in Coimbatore Mass media in Coimbatore Mass media in Madurai Newspape ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ennatha Kannaiya
Ennathe Kannaiah (1925 - 7 August 2012) was a comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. In the Ravichandran-Jayalalita starrer Naan, as he spoke his dialogues, he frequently used the word "Ennathe" () and this became his nickname. Decades later, he became even better known for his dialogue, "Varuum... Aanaa Varaadhu" (). Film career After debuting in the Tamil film Ezhai Padum Padu in 1950, he acted in more than 250 films. He predominantly was cast in supporting roles in films of M.G.Ramachandran like Nam Naadu (1969), En Annan (1970), '' Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (1970) and others. He later starred in films including Rajinikanth's Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984). The scenes in which he appeared as a mahout were popular in the 1980s. Though he has made many films, he became famous for his dialogue in Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) (Varum, Aanaa Varaadhu...) with Vadivelu. Partial filmography Death He died on 7 August 2012. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Master Sekhar
J. V. Sekhar (7 January 1963 – 8 July 2003), better known as Master Sekhar, was an Indian child actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil and Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ... films. Early life and career Sekhar was born on 7 January 1963. He performed more than 50 films in four languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada). He was introduced to Tamil cinema as a child artist for the film '' Kudiyirundha Koyil'' in 1968. He performed in the lead roles in films including '' Manipayal'' and ''Oh Manju''. He was famous for his child performance in many movies, and was called Master Sekhar. He played MGR's character as a child in films including '' Idhaya Veenai'' and '' Kudiyirundha Koyil''. He also performed in TV serials. He is the son of cinemat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pottery
Pottery is the process and the products of forming vessels and other objects with clay and other raw materials, which are fired at high temperatures to give them a hard and durable form. The place where such wares are made by a ''potter'' is also called a ''pottery'' (plural ''potteries''). The definition of ''pottery'', used by the ASTM International, is "all fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed, except technical, structural, and refractory products". End applications include tableware, ceramic art, decorative ware, toilet, sanitary ware, and in technology and industry such as Insulator (electricity), electrical insulators and laboratory ware. In art history and archaeology, especially of ancient and prehistoric periods, pottery often means only vessels, and sculpture, sculpted figurines of the same material are called terracottas. Pottery is one of the Timeline of historic inventions, oldest human inventions, originating before the Neolithic, Neolithic period, w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Suruli Rajan
Suruli Rajan (January 14, 1938 - December 5, 1980) was as an Indian actor and comedian who worked primarily in Tamil cinema. Posthumously, he was awarded with the Best Comedian Award by the state Government of Tamil Nadu in 1981. Early and personal life Rajan was born in 1938 in Periyakulam, situated near Theni in Tamil Nadu, India. His father, Ponnaiya Pillai, worked as an accountant for local farm owners in the surrounding areas of Theni. Rajan was named after the Surulivelar Swamy, the family deity at a temple on top of a hill overlooking Suruli Falls. Rajan lost both of his parents when he was young, forcing him to discontinue his schooling. He moved to his brother's house in Madurai and worked as an apprentice mechanic in a neighbourhood workshop. Seeking fame in acting, he starred in several amateur stage plays in Madurai before moving to Madras in 1959 with the intention of being part of bigger productions. After a period of scarce opportunities, he worked with ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tondaiman
The Tondaiman family were Tamil rulers of the ancient Tondai Nadu ( Tondaimandalam) division of Tamilakkam in South India. Their capital was at Kanchipuram. They ruled with the Pallava dynasty, which controlled northern Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and had its capital at Kanchipuram. Hundreds of records and edicts exist pertaining to the Tondaiman rulers of Chola dynasty. Sangam literature Ruler Tondaiman Ilandiraiyan was mentioned in Purananuru (புறநானூறு) (in one of the poems written by Avvaiyar) as a king confronting Adhiaman; battle was avoided by the tactics of Avvaiyaar. He is said to be the founder of Pallava dynasty. Pathupaattu (பத்துப்பாட்டு) a sangam literature work mentioned that Tondaiman Ilandriyan ruled Kanchipuram town before 2500 years. Chola Empire The Tondaiman title was borne by various chiefs in the Chola empire, notable ones being Karunakara Tondaiman and Naralokaviran alias ''Porkoyil Tondaiman'' who served ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |