THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NANJIL NADU BY ANANDHU.pptx

THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NANJIL NADU - THIS PPT DISCOVERS UNTOUCHED PLACES, CULTURES, FOODS & FESTIVAL FROM KANYAKUMARI.

1. RESEARCH PROJECT STUDY BY, Anandha Padmanaban.R.T , 3 rd Year National Council 1741401010 SRM IHM THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NANJIL NADU RESEARCH GUIDE BY Mr.Veermanikandan Asst.Prof , Housekeeping Department, SRM IHM, Chennai.

2. Nanjil Nadu - the current generation may heard this name from the Neithal thinai (A tamil grammer and literature books which represents the ocean and ocean based lands)But in real the earlier days actually had a place called nanjil nadu in the southern most tip of India which is now called as Kanyakumari.Nanjil nadu is a historical region corresponding to present day Thovalai and Agastheeshwaram taluks and south half of Kalkulam taluks of current kanyakumari district.The name comes from ‘ nanj ’ meaning ‘plough’, and ‘ nad ’, meaning ‘land’. It was (and still is) an important centre of paddy (rice) cultivation. Definition of Nanjil Nadu?

3. Kanyakumari district was once in the erstwhile Travancore state which was ruled by the kings Chera line consequent on the linguistic reorganization of states in India. The southern part of Travancore state was integrated with Tamilnadu in the year of 1956 and it became a district in the name of Devi Kumari Kanyakumari Timeline of the rulers of kanyakumari : 1st Century A.D. Nanjil Nadu and the Ayi Dynasty during the period of Ptolemy Nanjil Nadu as was seen remained as buffer between the Cheras and the Pandyas . 3rd  Century A.D. Nanjil Porunan ruled over a part of Nanjil Nadu – from the songs in the praise of Nanjil Porunan by the Sangam Poets – Marudan Ilanaganar , Avvaiyar , Oruchirai Periyanar and Karuvur Kadapillai . The birth of kanyakumari

4. 4th Century A.D. Pandiyan Dynasty rules Nanjil Nadu – upto 9th century A.D. Kadungon – AD 560-590 Maravaram Avani Sulamani – AD 590-620 Sendan – AD 620-650 Arikesari Parankusa Maravarman – AD 650-700 Koccadaiyan – AD 700-730 Maravarma Rajasimha – AD 730-765 Jatila Parantaka Nedum Sadayan – AD 765-815 Sri Mara Sri vallabha – AD 815-862 Varaguna – II AD 862-885 Paranthska Viranarayanan – AD 860-905 Maravarman Rajasimha – II AD 905-920  

5. 10th Century A.D Raise of Chola dynasty Nanjil Nadu mentioned as Uthama Chola Vala Nadu. Half of the Century – (1019 to 1070 A.D.) Nanjil Nadu was governed by Chola Pandya Viceroys 11th Century A.D Pandiyan Rules 12th Century A.D Venad Kings Rules – upto 15th Century A.D. 1532 – 1558 A.D. under Vijayanagar Empire 16th Century A.D Rule of Nayak of Madurai 17 th Century A.D A.D.1729-1758 The modern history of Kanniyakumari district begins with a rule of Bala Marthanda Varma Successors of Bala Marthanda Varma Rama Varma Karthigai Thirunal 1758-1798 Bala Rama Varma – 1798-1810

6. Rani Gowri Lakshmi Bai – 1811-1815 Rani Gowri Parvathi Bai – 1815-1829 Rama Varma Swati Thirunal – 1829-1847 Marthanda Varma Uttaram Thirunal 1847-1860 Rama Varma Ayilam Thirunal – 1860-1880 Rama Varma Visakam Thirunal – 1880-1885 Sri Mulam Thirunal 1885-1924 Regent Sethu Lakshmi Bai – 1924-1932 Rama Varma Sri Chithirai Thirunal – 1932  upto the end of the monarchy 1st Sep 1949

7. Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi

8. Aadumeychan Paarai – Ay Dynasty

9. Pilgrim centers Arulmighu devi kanyakumari Bhagavathy amman tenple

10. Swamithoppu , a lovely village is a birth place of Ayya Vaikundaswamy , who born in 1809. Ayya Vaikundaswamy , through meditation became a spiritual leader and crusader. The Swamy attained enlightment in 1833.   The Swamy predicted future happenings about bio-history, politics, religion, caste, puranic sastra , social life, nature, science etc. The Swamy’s prediction were found true in later years. Swamy attained samathi in 1851. Swamy’s preachings and predictions have been described in “ Akilthirattu ”, which was written by Swamy’s disciple Arigobalan in 1841.A memorial of Ayya Vaikundaswamy is built in Swamithoppu village .Large number of Swamy’s followers and domestic tourists are visiting this memorial. Swamithoppu is 13 kms away from Kanyakumari . Frequent bus service are available both from Kanyakumari and Nagercoil Swamithoppu has got a different type of temple no gopuram , no image, no idol worship no deepa arathanai but a mirror is kept in the sanctorum.The structure is based on Kerala temple style. It was built 150 years ago. People belonging to different religion come here without any difference. This is called “Swami Vaikunta ” temple. There is also a well in front of the temple which was blessed by Swami Vaikunta . The devotees believed that this water has some medicinal effect. Before entering the temple all devotees should wear turban. Thousands of devotees visit the temple from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Swamithope Thalamai Pathi

11. Akilathirattu Ammanai  - Akilam  (world) ,  thirattu  (collection) ,  ammanai  (ballad), also called  Thiru Edu  (venerable book), is the main religious text of the Tamil belief system  Ayyavazhi . The title is often abbreviated to  Akilam  or Akilathirattu . Akilam including more than 15000 verses, is the largest  Ammanai  literature in Tamil and one among the largest works in Tamil which are contributed by a single author. Akilathirattu Ammanai:

12. Muttidichan Parai – Miraculous Fountain:

13. Vallichunai

14. Worlds oldest church ST.Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church-Arappally, Thiruvithancode estd 63 AD.

15. Chitharal Jain Temple

16. Velutambi dalawa house-valiyaveedu

17. Marunthukottai (Fort of Medicines):

18. Maiyakottai (Fort of Death):

19. Abondoned Eraniel Palace

20. ARTS & CULTURE

21. Villadichampattu

22. Kalaripayattu

23. Thullal

24. Stone Carving

25. Tamil and Malayalam are the main languages.Hindus  and Christians form a sizeable percentage of the population of the district and there are a number of Muslims dominated belts in the district. The caste system in the Society has weakened to a great extent especially after independence because of growth of education and improvements in transport and communication. Some of the communities in the district are Nadars , Nanjil Nadu Vellalars , Paravas , Mukthavas , Vilakki Thalanayar , Kammalar or Asari ,  Chackarevars , Kerala Mudalis etc. Rice is the staple food of the rich and poor alike in the district. Some among the poorer section also use tapioca. Beverages like tea and coffee are widely spread even in to the rural area of the district. Cultures of Nanjil Nadu

26. The population follows different religions here but Hinduism is fairly spread across the region. Christianity is the next important religion of the place, although there one can find a good number Muslims too.  Christians count up to almost half of the population in the region and hence Nagercoil is a major centre for Christianity in south.  Roman Catholicism was introduced by St.Francis Xavier in 16th century and today many schools and colleges are run by Christians named after St Francis Xavier. Nadars , Nanjil Nadu Vellalars , Paravas , Mukthavas , Vilakki Thalanayar , Kammalar or Asari , Chackarevars , Kerala Mudalis are a few existent communities of the town. Religion & Language of Nanjil Nadu

27. Christmas, Bhagavathy Amman Temple festival, Onam , St. Francis Xavier's feast, Ayya Vaikunda Avataram festival at Swamithop and the Peer Mohammed Durgah at Thuckalay are few festivals celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in Nagercoil . Major Festivals of Nanjil Nadu

28. The food of the southerrnmost part of the country, Kanyakumari and surrounds, is where the lipsmacking Nanjil Nadu food originates from. Influenced heavily by the palate of neighbouring Kerala, the food in this region celebrates the coast. Fish and coconut abound in this cuisine, mingling with the tang of ginger, green chillies and garlic. Nanjil Nadu food is heavily influenced by Kerala, the taste is mild and lots of vegetables are added along with fish in the food. Rice too is thicker and harder in texture, reddish brown in colour as its Kerala counterpart. Beef too is eaten in these areas, another influence of the neighbouring state. Nanjil nadu cuisine

29. Nungu Sarbath

30. Bholi

31. Ulunthanchoru(Rice and urad dal medley) with Black Chutney

32. Varutharacha Theeyal

33. Nanjil Fish Curry

34. Need basic amenities in major and minor tourist places. Publicity through the medias are very less. Not getting a required information for many destinations. District authorities should take care of the hygiene of the places. People are not that much aware about Nanjil nadu cuisine. Even some Locals forgetten the name nanjil nadu . People are not aware abot the great histories of nanjil nadu . Different slang of tamil language is spoken here. TTDC development works are not done within a period of time. Beach quality should be improved. Pilgrim centers are well maintained by the Govt. Only few restaurants are serving nanjil nadu cuisine. No 5 star based hotels available in Kanyakumari till the date. TN govt failed to protect many historical monuments, palaces, forts etc. Road conditions are not that much expected Discuss of finding from data analysis

35. Nanjil Nadu is now remembered by few peoples. We already losts the historical monuments, palaces which was once acted as a bond for kerala - Tamilnadu relation in sangam days. Now everything gone because of our irresponsibility and lack of history knowledge about our own mainland. It should be stopped immediately . One can save the great Nanjil nadu by sharing what they knows about the land to others. Sharing in social media are leads the way to protect the Nanjil land . Also Kanyakumari offers a multitude of experience to the tourist. It is blessed with unmatched natural diversity that provides immense scope for tourism. This virtual paradise holds almost all the tourist attractions of the world i.e. beaches, enhancing back waters, mist clad hill stations, lush forests, scintillating waterfalls, extensive plantation, invigorating monsoons, ayurvedic health centre, magical festivals, spectacular art forms, splendid cultural heritage, spicy cuisine and everything else that enthralls a visitor. It has emerged as the most acclaimed tourist destination of the district in the recent past. Conclusion

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