Kamat's Potpourri: Tamizhakam

Tamizhakam: Tamil Potpourri

First Created : May 09, 2000
Last updated: August 20, 2024

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
	Stamp Honoring Government Museum, Chennai
Stone Image, Pandya Period, Madurai, Tamilnadu
	A Toda Village Elder in Nilgiri Mountains
View of the Nilgiri Mountains, Tamil Nadu