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Tamil Nadu govt bans kuravan-kurathi aattam

The GO from the tourism, culture and religious endowments department dated March 10 said the order was issued based on the verdict of the Madras High Court on January 11.

CHENNAI: The state government has banned the performance of kuravan-kurathi aattam in any cultural or aadal paadal programme under the guise of karakattam since it denigrates the Kuravar community.   

The GO from the tourism, culture and religious endowments department dated March 10 said the order was issued based on the verdict of the Madras High Court on January 11. The joint action committee of the Tamil Nadu Kuravan, Malaikuravan and Kuravar Sangankal had also made a request to the government to ban kuravan kurathi aattam.

The HC had directed the state government to ensure that no dance performance is identified using a caste/tribal community’s name so as to insult or degrade people belonging to such community. The court had also directed the government not to grant permission for the cultural or Aadal-Paadal programme depicting obscene and denigrating the social status of the Kuravar community, and if any complaint is made, action is taken against the violators forthwith. The GO said kuravan-kurathi aattam has also been removed from the 100 folk arts listed by the welfare board for folk artistes. 

What the court observed Initially, the dance performances were related to social problems and politics, however, this has undergone a change in recent times. The performances began incorporating obscene dances, to keep the audience captivated throughout the night of the festival

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IDDUKI DAM

The Idukki Dam is a double curvature arch dam built the Periyar River in Idukki. Between two granite hills known locally as Kuravan and Kurathi. It is one of the tallest arch dams in Asia at 168.91 metres (554.2 feet)[1]. The Kerala State Electricity Board built and owns it. It supports a Moolamattom hydroelectric power plant with a 780 MW capacity that began producing electricity on October 4th, 1975.[2] The type of dam is a thin-arc, double-curvature parabolic concrete dam.[3] On February 17, 1976, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the Indo-Canadian initiative

It is one of the tallest arch dams in Asia at 168.91 metres (554.2 feet)[1]. The Kerala State Electricity Board built and owns it. It supports a Moolamattom hydroelectric power plant with a 780 MW capacity that began producing electricity on October 4th, 1975.[2] The type of dam is a thin-arc, double-curvature parabolic concrete dam.[3] On February 17, 1976, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the Indo-Canadian initiative.

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Sivanmalai Kuravanji Dance Drama (Live Orchestra) The tradition of Kuravanji dance drama appears to be three hundred years old. It is usually performed by a group of female dancers attached to the temples (Devadasis) and the technique employed was the classical Bharatanatyam, known earlier as Dasi Attam / Sadir Attam. King Raja Raja Cholan, who was instrumental in building the Thanjavur Peria Koil employed circa 400 devadasis and it was their descendants who performed the Kuravanji dance-dramas. There is a special platform built at the Thanjavur Peria Koil called ‘Kuravanji Medai’ where the devadasis performed the Kuravanji dance drama. Most Kuravanji dramas has a set theme where the heroin falls in love with the Lord in procession and pines union with him. Seeing her plight, her sakhis (female friends) seek the advice of the gypsy women (kurathi) who predicts the future of the heroin’s union with her Lord. Sivanmalai Kuravanji Dance Drama is based on the presiding deity Lord Murugan of Subramanyaswamy Temple at Sivanmalai in Kangeyam, Tamil Nadu. The Kuravanji dance drama is performed in full Bharatanatyam format with some songs dance in folk style. The very first Sivanmalai Kuravanji Dance Drama was performed at Sivanmalai in the year 1994, choreographed by the famed Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Kalaimamani Guru B Herambanathan of Thanjavur. The Malaysian Chapter of Thanjavur Heritage Arts & Cultural Academy is proud to present the same dance drama, which is to be staged for the first time on Malaysian soil. #kuravanji #heritage #300yrsoldheritagedrama #devadasis #bharatanatyam #dasiattam #sadirattam #rajarajacholan #heritageofthegreatking #dancedrama #mohini&murugan #lovestory #lordmurugan #kurathi #gypsy #subramanyaswamy #sivanmalai #folkstyle #firsttimeinmalaysia #gypsydrama (at The Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2cMl0jB8fM/?igshid=1rq0jbl5s912s

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My Mother - Kurathy കുറത്തി കാരിരുമ്പിന്‍ ഉടല്‍ വിറച്ച് കുറത്തിയുറയുന്നു. അരങ്ങത്തു മുന്നിരയില്‍ മുറുക്കിത്തുപ്പിയും ചുമ്മാ- ചിരിച്ചും കൊണ്ടിടം കണ്ണാല്‍ കുറത്തിയെ കടാക്ഷിക്കും കരനാഥന്മാര്‍ക്കു നേരേ വിരല്‍ ചൂണ്ടിപ്പറയുന്നു : നിങ്ങളെന്റെ കറുത്തമക്കളെ ചുട്ടുതിന്നുന്നോ? നിങ്ങളവരുടെ നിറഞ്ഞകണ്ണുകള്‍ ചുഴന്നെടുക്കുന്നോ? നിങ്ങള്‍ ഞങ്ങടെ കുഴിമാടം കുളം തോണ്ടുന്നോ? നിങ്ങളോര്‍ക്കുക നിങ്ങളെങ്ങനെ നിങ്ങളായെന്ന്. -Kadamanitta . Mix medium on canvas ©Ananya Thampi 2016 . #resurrection #mother #kurathy #kerala #india #poem #malayalam #literature #painting #art #mixmedium #lady #canvas

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10 Largest Hydro Power Plant in India

Hydro Power Plant in India:- India has a total of 4710 dams which makes it the third country with more dams in the world. With a growing population, water sources and electricity get depreciated.  It is necessary to take measures to create water bodies and save water that is already available. While saving water, hydroelectric power plants also generate electricity.  Places which are far away from water bodies depend on such dams and reservoirs for their irrigation and everyday water needs.  Dams are a great asset to the country as it helps develop agriculture, holds flood water, prevent electricity shortage and tend to drought-ridden areas.  Here is a list of the top 10 hydroelectric plants, stations/dams in India. Hydro Power Plant in India 1. Srisailam Dam Srisailam Dam is the third largest dam in India, built over the famous River Krishna. Located in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, it is very famous for its hydroelectric power plant and is also a popular tourist spot.  The dam was constructed in the year 1980, and with additional turbines added later, the total cost came up to 10 billion rupees.  The six 150MW turbine on the left side of the bank and seven 110MW Francis type turbines on the right side of the river bank generate a huge electricity output.  The dam is prone to flooding during which times electricity cannot be generated as the water flow is downwards and visitors are not allowed. It is one of the top hydropower plants in India. Height: 476 feetLength: 1680 feetAbove sea level: 300mNo. of gates: 12Total area: 616 sq.kmReservoir capacity: 800sq.kmPower generation capacity: 6x150MW and 7x110MW 2. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Nagarjuna Sagar dam’s construction began in the year 1955 and took 12 years (1967) for completion. It is built across River Krishna in Nalgonda district, Telangana and Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh in India.  The dam is designed to provide irrigation water to the nearby districts as well as for the generation of hydroelectric power.  The dam’s reservoir is the second largest in the country. During flooding, excess water is sent to the canal which is then released to nearby streams. Height: 490 feetLength: 1.6kmNo. of floodgates: 26Reservoir capacity: 405 TMCPower generation capacity: 1x110MW and 7x100.80MW 3. Idukki Dam Idukki dam was opened in the year 1973, and its construction began in the year 1969 in India.  It is constructed across the Periyar River between Kuravan and Kurathi hills in Kerala. The dam is built in the shape of an arch and is the highest in the country.  The floodgates have been opened twice till now, and the canal takes the excess water for irrigation use.  It is also a popular tourist spot with relaxed rules, and the tourists can enjoy the time there and even go boating. Height: 554 feetLength: 1,200 feetTotal surface area: 60 sq.kmReservoir capacity: 2,000 cubic metrePower generation capacity: 6x130MW 4. Sardar Sarovar dam Sardar Sarovar dam is constructed across River Narmada in Navagam, Gujarat in India.  It is the largest dam in the country. Its size is capable of covering 210 villages during floods.  It was involved in a lot of controversies, and finally, in 2014, the Supreme Court issued an order to raise the height from 260 feet to 535 feet.  The dam is the main source of water to dry areas like Kutch and Saurashtra. Height: 535 feetLength: 3,970 feetReservoir capacity: 9,500,000,000 cubic metrePower generation capacity: 1,450 installed capacity and 6x200MW 5. Mettur dam Mettur dam was constructed across River Kaveri in the year 1934. It is located in Salem and is one of the largest dams in India.  The dam has a reservoir called the Stanley reservoir and is famous for its irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.  The dam provides irrigation water to villages in Salem, Erode, Karur, Namakkal, and Tiruchirapalli. With the Kabini Dam built across River Kaveri in Karnataka, Mettur dam receives very less water.  Sometimes the dam even dries up during summer. The dispute between the two states with regards to the Kaveri River is still ongoing. Height: 120 feetLength: 1,700 mReservoir capacity: 2.64 cubic km 6. Tehri dam Tehri dam was constructed in the year 2006 taking 28 years to complete from when it started in 1978.  It is located in Tehri, Uttarakhand, India and the dam is used for irrigation purposes and for local water supply. Height: 855 feetLength: 1,886 feetWidth: 66 feetReservoir capacity: 3,200,000 acre ftPower generation capacity: 2,400 MW 7. Indravati Dam Located in Odisha, this project has four dams built across the Indravati River and its tributaries forming a single reservoir.  It took 1107 crore rupees however it has generated much more clean energy to meet the cost of building the dams and reservoir. Reservoir capacity: 1435.5 McumPower generation: 2602.30 MU in 2013-14.Power generation capacity: 600 MW 8. Salal Hydroelectric Power Station This hydropower plant is constructed over Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir, India. Constructed began in the year 1970, and the first stage was commissioned in the year 1987.  The first stage of the second unit began commission in 1993. The project cost 9288.9 million rupees. The tariff rate is Rs. 41.56. It is one of the top hydroelectric power plants in India Height: 113 mLength: 450 mNo. of gates: 12Power generation capacity: 690 MW 9. Hirakud Dam Hirakud dam is located in Sambalpur, Odisha and is built across River Mahanadi in India. Construction of the dam began in the year 1948, and it was completed in 1957.  The upper basin faced droughts, whereas the lower delta region faced problems of flooding. And to eradicate this problem, the dam was built.  It is designed to flow into a reservoir which is used for irrigation and water supply to the locals. Height: 200 feetLength: 16 milesReservoir capacity: 4,779,965 acre-ftPower generation capacity: 2x49.5 MW, 3x37.5 MW and 2x32MW 10. Koyna Hydroelectric Dam Koyna dam is built over River Koyna in Maharastra. Its construction was completed in the year 1964. The reservoir became Lake Shivajinagar.  The dam was built for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power and for irrigation purposes. Height: 339 feetLength: 2,468 feetNo. of gates: 6Reservoir capacity: 2,267,900 acre-ftPower generation capacity: 1,960 MW Lastly These are the top hydroelectric power plants in India. If any of the hydroelectric power plants have been missed will be updated with your comments. So do comment and lets us know what has been skipped. Read the full article

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Ramakkalmedu - Idukki - Kerala - India.

A hill station and hamlet in the Idukki district of Kerala, Ramakkalmedu is one of the most beautiful destinations in Kerala. The place is noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills.Ramakkalmedu is located in Karunapuram Panchayath, just 15 km east of Nedumkandam in Thekkady. Ramakalmedu is an important historical place with monuments of Kuravan and Kurathi. A panoramic view of Tamilnadu villages and towns including Kampam, Theni, Kombe, Thevaram, Uttampalayam, Bodinaikkannur and Vaiga. Ramakkalmedu stands on the Western Ghats at an altitude around 3500 ft above the sea level. While reaching Ramakkalmedu, you can only find wind all around.The place is known to be the land of wind.

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Black feather crown for Gypsy kurathi costume makeup

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Vagamon is a small hill station located within the Idukki district of Kerala country toward its border with Kottayam. It is likewise referred to as  drowsing town because of the dearth of commercialisation quite opposite to that of Munnar. The ease of accessibility and the exhilarating enjoy of this small metropolis makes it a ought to go region for all of the travelers traveling the God’s own country. Here are some places in and across the town, that you need to not miss.

Marmala Waterfalls

This 131 ft waterfall surrounded by means of lush greenery is positioned alongside the Erattupetta course in the Teekoy Rubber Estate among dense rubber plantations. This pristine area turned into undiscovered till some years in the past however has these days turn out to be one of the famous Vagamon traveler spots. Marmala waterfall is a piece far off from Teekoy, the closest well-known location inside the environment. The travelers can travel almost near to the rubber property in a private vehicle however must trek as a minimum 2 km to attain the waterfalls. The hiking path is not well maintained like a well-known traveler destination and the street is slippery and full of rocky boundaries. One needs to hold meals and water bottles due to the fact there are not any stores inside the 7 km periphery..In fact, Marmala is a beautiful experience for people who love nature.

Thangal Para

A unique rock formation, sacred to the Muslims placed within the Thangal hill. Near the rock formation lies the the tomb (durgah) of Sheikh Fariduddin, a Sufi saint from Afghanistan who lived and died right here approximately 800 years ago. It is assumed that the huge rock formation was at the beginning a small stone used by the saint to grind pan which grew tremendously. During the yearly 'Urus' Festival hundreds of devotees go to this region. There is likewise an ancient cave on this picturesque vicinity, and it is an adventurous and thrilling trek via the cave and the resorts in vagamon are very beautiful. The area is on the market by jeep, but throughout monsoons the jeeps might not cross up till the rock cluster. For trekkers, there are painted white arrows displaying the way and at the top a slender path ends in the tomb.

Idukki Dam

This is Asia’s first arch dam, built across the Periyar River, between the Kuravan and Kurathi hills.The dam is at a height of 550 feet, giving its traffic super vies of the water frame and its surroundings. This dam helps the 780 Mega Watt Moolamattom hydroelectric electricity stationThe view from the pinnacle of the dam is just too proper to be authentic and makes it one of the quality locations in Vagamon. Now you already know what’s so unique about this dam! If you're keen on nature, then you definately have to upload this region in your travel checklist.

Pine Forest

At a distance of 6 km from Vagamon Bus Stop, Vagamon Pine Forest is a manmade wooded location positioned at Vedikuzhi in the old school hill town of Vagamon, Kerala. Situated on Vagamon - Elappara Road, it's far one of the top places to visit in VagamonVagamon Pine Forest is a widespread vicinity considering the aid of lofty Pine timber thriving within the surroundings on steep slopes. It is someone-made wooded location created at a few level in the British regime of India, which still stands overlooking the enthralling Vagamon Valley. Towering over the valleys and meadows is the Vagamon Pine Forest, whose beauty has turned it right into a well-known and preferred place for filmmakers.

Vagamon Lake

It is one of the maximum-rated Vagamon traveller places. Enjoy a picnic along with your own family or spouse on a lakeside in excellent climate. The water body is not that huge but still big enough for boating, rowing, and different water activities. Staying resorts in vagamon gives you a wonderful travel experience. If making a decision to go to Vagamon Lake, don’t forget about your digicam or you will be lacking out on some simply scenic snap shots.

Elaveezha Poonchira

Elaveezha Poonchira, a hill station close to Melukavu Mattom, 60 km from Kottayam is gaining significance. Located amongst 3 stunning hillocks Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonippara, Poonchira is an area of picturesque charm. Legends say that the pool right here became a bathing location for Panchali,the mythical princess of the Holy ebook,Mahabharata. The lovely valleys of Poonchira are spread across lots of acres. However, it has started gaining popularity as one of the pristine and unpolluted hill stations in Kerala over a period of time. Misty hill view resort is one of the best among Panchalimedu resorts which is surrounded by deep valleys and sky-high hills. Panchalimedu is a summer retreat for every tourist, who is looking forward to witnessing the unseen splendors of nature. So, how about a trip to Panchalimedu in Kerala this summer?

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Ramakkalmedu located about 40 km from Thekkady in Idukki district, is one of the popular hill stations in Kerala. Cool green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakkalmedu an enchanting retreat. It is one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, there is a government-owned electricity-generating wind farm here. Other attractions in-and-around include places like frog rock, turtle rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala called kuravan and kurathi.

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Monitoring One of the Highest Arc Dams in Asia – Idukki Dam

Idukki Dam is a thin arc dam located across the Periyar River in a ravine between two granite hills known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. Encardio-rite was assigned the contract for Real-Time Early Warning Structure Health Monitoring & Data Interpretation (RESHMI). Know more: https://www.encardio.com/blog/idukki-dam-monitoring-case-study/

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Dance guru V.S. Ramamoorthy no more

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Dance guru V.S. Ramamoorthy no more

The centenarian’s birthday celebrations were held last year with fanfare by the dance fraternity

Veteran Bharatanatyam dancer, guru and founder of Hyderabad-based Sri Rama Nataka Niketan, V.S. Ramamoorthy passed away at the age of 100 in Hyderabad on Friday.

Born on September 20, 1920, in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, Ramamoorthy moved to Secunderabad in 1969 and made the twin cities his home.

After completing his diploma in electro-technical engineering, Ramamoorthy moved to the erstwhile Calcutta and then to Bangalore to join Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, as a sub-divisional officer. In 1942, he joined Military Engineering Services (MES) and was posted in Madras.

It was Bharatanatyam though that he was most inclined to and became the first male student of the then eminent guru Dandayudhapani Pillai. He gave his Arangetram at Rasika Ranjani Sabha in Madras on Independence Day, at the age of 27.

Ramamoorthy was drawn to dance initially by the tradition of ‘Kathakalakshepam’ and narratives from the Ramayana and Bhagavatam. His portrayal of Sivakami, Kundavi in Parthiban Kanavu, Anarkali, Sita, Kaikeyi, Kousalya, Thilakavathy and many historical female characters in dramas enhanced his acting prowess. Going beyond Bharatanatyam, Ramamoorthy trained himself in Kurathi dance — a folk tradition of Tamil Nadu.

What started as Sri Devi Nritya Niketan to teach dance to children in Mylapore area in Madras, continued as Sri Rama Nataka Niketan in Hyderabad when Ramamoorthy had to move on a job transfer.

Under the guidance of his daughter Manjula Ramaswamy, the institute had won accolades and wide acclaim for its pure and traditional art form. Till his last, Ramamoorthy was actively involved in his students’ performances and used to take pride in their achievements at various platforms.

A few months ago the classical dance fraternity was abuzz with activity celebrating Ramamoorthy’s centenary year.

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