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Tamizhakam: Tamil Potpourri
First Created : May 09,2000
Last updated: March 09,2008
Table of Contents
| The Pallavas Article on the art and architecture of the prominent Pallava dynasty that rules South India from 4th to 9th centuries CE. |
Research on Tamilnadu A regularly maintained archive of research papers focusing their research on Tamilnadu, and Tamil studies. |
| Pallava Art & Architecture Article on the art and architecture of South India during the rule of the Pallava kings. |
The Deccan Plateau Known as the Dravida land, the four states of South India offer a marked cultural and literary experience from that of the North. |
| Tiruppavai Illustrations Tiruppavai illustrations are sublime spiritual art done in pen and ink, and conveying the profound devotion of Vaishnava faith. |
Mahabalipuram Photographs of the archaeological center of Mahabalipuram, that contains fine examples of Dravidan art and architecture. |
| The Alvars The Alvars were the earliest saints of Tamilnadu who appeared soon after the Buddhist era on the Indian scene. |
 Bronze Statue of Shiva, Tamilnadu |  |
 |  Celebrating a long marriage with another symbolic Marriage |
Detail from Relief, Mahabalipuram Govardhana Cave sculpture,Pallava period, 7th century |  |
 | Goddess Saraswati in a Tanjore style painting |
Kanchipuram Silk Saree Kanchipuram silk sarees are well known for their durability. These Tamil Nadu weavers claim that they are descendant of sage Markandeya. |  |
 | Kolam (a.k.a. Rangoli) in Tamil Nadu Typically laid with rice powder, Kolam is a women's art in South India with spiritual connections |
Map of Tamil Nadu |  |
 | Men Pulling a Chariot in Tamil Nadu |
Portrait of Annadurai Detail from a Indian postal stamp |  |
 | "Sacred Area. Keep Out" A Temple Guardian in Tamil Nadu |
Silhoutte of Ramesharam Temple Tower Rameshwaram, Tamilnadu, circa 1970 |  |
 | Stone Image, Pandya Period, Madurai, Tamilnadu |
A Toda Village Elder in Nilgiri Mountains |  |
 | View of the Nilgiri Mountains, Tamil Nadu |
See Also:
- Tanjore School of Paintings -- examples of South Indian fine arts
- Poster of M.G.R.
- Sivaji Ganesan
- Search for famous Tamilians in Who's Who Database
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Theater Deccan Plataeu
Tamilnadu
