Articles on Tamil Nadu
Antiquities from Sangam Age Sites: Minor Chieftains' Cultural Impact
By S. Vasanthi · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
This study examines archaeological findings from Sangam-era sites in Tamil Nadu to explore the cultural and societal impact of minor chieftains, such as Pari, Kari, Ori, Nalli, Pegan, Ay, and Adiyaman, who ruled regions like Parambu nadu, Mullur, Kolli hills,…
St. Louis College for the Deaf: Braille Education and Technological Advancements (2001-2014)
Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2015
St. Louis College for the Deaf (B.Com and B.C.A) was established with the foundation stone laid in 2001. The school has implemented various infrastructure and educational initiatives over the years, including rainwater harvesting projects (2001-2003), a Webel…
The Shunned Cult of Jyestha: Revival and Transformation in Tamil Nadu
By R. EZHILRAMAN · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2012
The worship of Jyestha, once a prominent but later shunned cult in Tamil Nadu, reflects the region's complex religious history. Initially associated with misfortune and called Daridralakshmi, Jyestha was gradually abandoned as people shifted to other deities…
Destabilising Apartheid: Adi-Dravidas' Socio-Political Awakening in 1930s Tamil Nadu
By P. N. Premalatha · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2005
The article examines the socio-political struggles of the Adi-Dravidas in Tamil Nadu during the 1930s, focusing on their efforts to uplift their status, demand separate electorates, and resist caste-based oppression. Historically marginalized as…