Explore the origins and rituals of the Tamil proverb "Ontavantha Pidariyum Oor Pidariyum," rooted in Udayalur's folk traditions.
There is a popular Tamil saying, “Ontavantha Pidarai, Oor Pidariai Virattiyatham,” which loosely refers to a new force displacing an older one—much like a new entrant driving out an established presence.
Pidari is a fearsome folk deity widely worshipped across Tamil Nadu. In many villages, shrines dedicated to Pidari Amman stand as symbols of protection and deeply rooted local belief systems.
Explore the history of Ootupurai, the traditional feeding houses in Kanniyakumari temples that preceded the Annadhana scheme in…
Unique custom in Vriddachalam temple town during Aadi Pooram festival with Public Works and Revenue Departments as "in-laws."
Thousands gathered at Tirupparankundram temple for ‘Soorasamharam’, celebrating the triumph of good over evil during Kanda Sashti…
Explore a comprehensive dictionary of animal names from Tamil classics, highlighting their rich vocabulary and ecological…
Two Tamil Nadu men arrested for stealing a centuries-old Panchaloha idol from a temple in Idukki, Kerala.
Ancient houses in Udangudi, Tamil Nadu, preserve traditional architecture and environmental sustainability against modernization…
