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Anti-Hindi agitations of Tamil Nadu Date 11 August 1937 – present (87 years, 6 months) Location Present-day Tamil Nadu, India Caused by Various attempts by the Government of India (1947–present) and the Government of Madras (during 1937–65) to promote Hindi language in the State Goals To prevent the imposition of Hindi in the State Methods Non-violent - Conferences, fasts, legislations ...
Hindi imposition is a form of linguistic imperialism in which the use of Modern Standard Hindi is preferred in Indian states that do not use or desire to use Hindi as a regional language. The term is rooted in the anti-Hindi agitations of Tamil Nadu , where it was proposed for Hindi to be taught in schools in the Madras Presidency .
Bommalattam is a type of puppetry using inanimate objects from Tamil Nadu. While the origin of the art is uncertain, it has existed as an art form for years. It uses various doll marionettes, manipulated by rods and strings by puppeteers behind a screen, lighted by traditional lamps. It is usually accompanied by music and story telling.
Cuckoo Cuckoo, for the snake that wears green Cuckoo Cuckoo, for the group that gathered after the win The unripe, raw mango, the wood apple, the palm fruit We were drawing water from the well with the rope Brown sugar candy, a sweet treat for everyone Like that started our flowing river To Jhan Jhan Jhanakku’s descendants, clap your hands ...
A koothumadam is a separate 42-foot-long stage on which Tholpavakoothu is performed. The stage has a screen, a piece of white cloth, behind which the puppets are held. The lighting is provided by 21 lamps lit in coconut halves or earthen lamps placed behind the puppets, causing their shadows to fall on the screen.
The song "Kadhal Rojave" has two versions in both Tamil and Hindi; a solo and a duet in the former. The Hindi version of the song was titled "Roja Jaaneman" has two versions – one by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and the other by Hariharan. Released on Lahari Music, it was also listed in Time magazine's "10 Best Soundtracks" of all time. [1]
Tamil Nadu Day Tamil Nadu Dhinam is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu to commemorate the formation of the state on 1 November 1956. State Language Tamiḻ தமிழ் Tamil Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world. State Animal Nilgiri Varaiyaadu
Pann, which is the classical music form of Southern India, has a long history in Tamil Nadu. Later the name was mistakenly changed as Carnatic music. Even today Pannisai is sung in temple festivals. Tamil Nadu has produced a number of famous performers, as well as a closely related classical dance form Bharatha Natyam.