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Listly
4 days ago
- Listly
Essential Tips for a Smooth and Memorable Trip to Chennai – An Exciting Getaway in the Capital of Tamil Nadu
Chennai is a city that offers a heady mix of culture, history, coastal beauty, and modern attractions. A list of attractions in Chennai is diverse. Head down to Marina Beach for a morning walk at sunrise – this is the longest urban beach in India. From there, you can visit Fort St. George or explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore. For a dose of local art and traditions, visit the Government Museum or catch a classical performance at Kalakshetra. Meanwhile, shopaholics can have a great time in T. Nagar, a shopping district selling everything from sarees to jewellery. If you love food, try the traditional South Indian meal served on a banana leaf. It's a simple dish, but it's absolutely delicious!
India.com
24-05-2025
- India.com
6 Most Scenic Motorcycle Rides To Take From Udaipur City
The Indian city Udaipur contains two common names which are 'City of Lakes' or 'Venice of the East' and it finds its home in Rajasthan's geographic heart. Udaipur functions as an outstanding base for riders desiring motorcycle adventures in stunning natural landscapes because it combines its beautiful palaces with tranquil lakes and active cultural environment. The area near Udaipur provides motorcyclists unforgettable adventure with its mix of mountain trails and valley landscapes. This paper introduces the beautiful motorcycle routes that start from Udaipur and provide memorable journeys to readers. 1. Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort Kumbhalgarh Fort represents one of Rajasthan's most recognizably famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites that motorbike enthusiasts can enjoy when riding between Udaipur. Moving through the Aravalli Hills provides fantastic vistas of straining mountains and dense jungle landscapes. When approaching the fort you will notice a road transformation into a twisting and constricting path that creates exciting conditions for motorcycle riders. After arriving at Kumbhalgarh you can walk the extensive fortifications spread across 36 kilometers before admiring spectacular mountain views. 2. Udaipur to Nathdwara The touring road from Udaipur to Nathdwara leads travelers to the Shrinathji Temple in the popular town of Nathdwara. The journey leads travelers through traditional villages and colorful marketscapes as well as extensive fields located in rural Rajasthan. The trip works well for beginner and skilled cyclists because its routes have flat terrain and easy bends. After reaching Nathdwara, visitors can experience spiritual temple energy and choose to enjoy peda and other tasty local sweets. 3. Udaipur to Ranakpur Jain Temples Ranakpur maintains the Chaumukha Temple as India's most detailed Jain temple structure. Through the Aravalli Range you can reach Ranakpur while driving from Udaipur as the scenery offers numerous stops to appreciate the natural environment. The temple location becomes contrastive due to the pleasant wind blowing through its verdant surroundings whereas Rajasthan generally presents dry desertlike environments. Devote time upon arriving at Ranakpur to view the magnificent Jain temples which feature thousands of elegant marble pillars. 4. Udaipur to Haldighati History enthusiasts and active vacationers must visit Haldighati because this place holds great historical value as the site where Maharana Pratap battled against Mughal forces and serves as a beloved destination for both groups. Calm villages and gentle hilltops form a scenic backdrop for travelers on the quick journey from Udaipur. Your route takes you past the Government Museum holding battle artifacts while the Chetak Smarak honors Maharana Pratap's trusted horse. Several turmeric farms in the location enhance the beauty of the area by introducing lively shades of yellow into the regional scenery. 5. Udaipur to Jaisamand Lake Jaisamand Lake stands as Asia's biggest artificial lake and awaits visitors who plan a brief journey from Udaipur. Along the journey to Jaisamand visitors will pass through numerous little settlements and farm areas and several rocky hillside formations. When you are near the lake you will experience the complete enchantment of this crystal-clear water body that rests among the Aravalli Hills landscape. You will find bike parking near the dam which enables you to enjoy a calm walk along the lake shoreline while admiring nature's peaceful beauty. 6. Udaipur to Mount Abu Those who desire a longer driving experience should explore Mount Abu since this hill station is distinctive as Rajasthan's sole mountain destination. The Udaipur to Mount Abu trip gives motorists the chance to see diverse scenery from plains to hills during a journey of around 4-5 hours. The elevation results in progressively falling temperatures coupled with fresher air that gets cooler with each ascending step. Visitors from all over the world recognize Mount Abu through its stunning mixture of forested areas and enchanting falls and historical Dilwara Temples. People seeking relaxation under natural surroundings during hot weather will find this journey ideal. Conclusion Motorcyclists can access a selection of picturesque motorcycle routes throughout Rajasthan as they depart from Udaipur. The motorcycle rides in Rajasthan offer diverse opportunities ranging from exploring historic forts to seeing lakes and traveling through the Aravalli Hills together with natural beauty and adventures. The multiple driving routes highlight both Rajasthan's different landscape diversity and cultural traditions from the region. Prepare yourself and start driving on journeys that will build everlasting memories.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Students profile two of Chennai's landmarks
The first-year students from the History and Education departments of Pondicherry University have completed their fieldwork project at two distinguished heritage institutions in Chennai, the Government Museum and the C P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation. The students worked alongside curators, archivists, conservation scientists and preservationists in the fieldwork. They documented centuries-old manuscripts, assessed exhibits, structured and carried out oral history interviews with the help of the experts, a press note from the University said. The fieldwork project, which is a feature of the National Educational Policy (NEP) curriculum, positions the university as one of the first examples for field-based research in Museology, History and Archaeology in India, the University stated. While hailing the exercise that bridged academia and public engagement, the faculty members of the University's History Department, Ruman Banerjee and Arthi Baskaran, emphasised the importance of such exposures in future.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Samathuva Paravaigal' photo exhibition inaugurated
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan inaugurated a 'Samathuva Paarvaigal,' a photo exhibition event at Government Museum in Madurai on Monday. The event which was part of the 'Samathuvom Kanbom,' - an awareness programme conducted by the Centre for Social Justice and Equity of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department and Madras School of Social Work. The exhibition featured pictures of photographers from various parts of the country. Starting from a tribal wedding, the photos depicted wornout slippers of workers, wedding procession of a Dalit youth with heavy police protection, series of newspapers run by Dalit personalities, Zadipatti – a unique form of rural theatre in Maharashtra, among others. J. Balasubramaniam, professor, Journalism Department Madurai Kamaraj University, one of the organisers and who has displayed the newspaper series, said that unlike other government events, the photo exhibition, which was curated by photographers named Steevez Rodriguez and J. Ajay Kumar, was done with an idea of bringing together artists who worked on the life of marginalised people in various parts of the country. As the organisers were aware of how a progressive idea would be conceived when it was just another event where speakers would be preaching the struggles faced by the oppressed people, it was made into a unique photo exhibition which could not be possibly seen in any other government events, he added. 'As we usually look down to see a slipper, here at the exhibit, the photographs of badly wornout slippers taken by photographer Palani Kumar, used by workers of various sectors were hung above,' he noted. Such a perspective would be a different experience to the viewers, Mr. Balasubramaniam said. By allowing them to conceive a different idea, the perspective of the viewers would automatically change to understand the photograph, he pointed out. Another photograph series about a Dalit youth's wedding in Rajasthan which was carried out with a heavy police deployment would have read by many of the people as just some news, he said. But seeing them visually as a life experience, he added that would allow them to think out of the box about the life and the struggles still faced by the Dalit community in the so-called developed world. Writer Stalin Rajangam, another organiser, said that photographs of various political events involving Dalits that have unfolded in the past century were displayed as Artificial Intelligence images. Though the images were AI-generated, it strongly proclaimed the aspirations of several Dalits, he added. 'The justice cut for a chair' displayed Melavalavu Murugesan, a Dalit leader from Melavalavu who was hacked by caste Hindus, as sitting on the chair as a panchayat president. Other displays included uprising for water, a struggle to access public waterbodies, and submission of 1969 untouchability report by Ilayaperumal. Mr. Rajangam noted that though the photographs were a creative idea inspired from real events, in reality, those were aspirations of the Dalits to be treated equal in the caste-ridden society of ours. C. Santhalingam, former archaeologist and secretary of Pandiya Nattu Varalattru Aivu Mayyam, said though there were several top court judgements and laws mandating equality and treatment of all humans as equal, in reality, they were just on papers.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gandhi Museum brings traditional games to life
Madurai: To preserve and promote traditional games , the government museums department has organized a week-long sports competition at the Gandhi Museum complex from April 26 to May 2. The event features popular games like Pallankuzhi, Thayam, Thattangal, Kittipul, Goli Gundu, Pambaram Sutruthal, and Nondi. On the opening day, over a hundred participants of all ages gathered with their families to enthusiastically play Pallankuzhi. "These games not only develop children's mathematical skills and memory but also offer an enriching break from screen time," said C Rohini, a homemaker from Azhagarkoil, who participated for the second year in a row. Jothi Ramalingam, a researcher and author of Mella Vandhu Killi Po, stressed the need for efforts to revive and make traditional games accessible to everyone. "These games, part of our culture for over two thousand years, are disappearing rapidly," said Maruthu Pandian, Curator of the Government Museum. "Through this competition, we aim to reintroduce them to younger generations," he said. The event is open to all ages, with plans to expand to other cultural contests like a nungu vandi (ice apple cart) and ammi grinding contest. Organizers hope this initiative sparks a renewed interest in traditional games among Madurai's residents.
