Encyclopaedia of Art And Culture In India (Tamil Nadu) 4Th Volume

Description:- | About The Author:- Gopal Bhargava| a prolific writer and education at Lucknow University. He is a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization. He has contributed several research papers on urban development.| Contents:- Contents| Introduction| ? Origin ? Geography ? Physical Features ? Rainfall ? Temperature| and Humidity ? Rivers ? History ? Medieval Period ? Economy| 1. Cultural Changes Over Period of Time| ? Ancient Times ? Priestly Culture ? Women ? Eating Style ?| Dressing Up ? Entertainment and Games ? Treatment of the Dead| ? Medieval Period ? Superstitions ? Daily Life ? Modern Period ?| Social Reform ? British and Legal Reforms ? Post-Independence| Changes| 2. Religions| ? Hinduism ? Rural/Urban ? The Bhakti Movement ? Islam ? Pathan| ? Christianity ? House of Worship Christians (Jehovah Shammah)| ? Tamil Jain ? Jainism ? Sikhism ? Sindhis and Sikhism ? Judaism ?| Parsi| 3. Education and Learning| ? Education in Ancient Times ? The Medieval Age ? Education in| Modern India ? Women?s Education ? Post-Independence Scene ?| Educational Institutions ? The Present System of Education ? The| Madras Presidency College ? The Madras Christian College ? The| Pachaiyappa?s College ? Technical Education ? The Universities ?| Learned Bodies other than Colleges and Universities ? Museum| Art Gallaries and Libraries| 4. Position of Women| ? Status of Women ? Working Women ? Marriage and Women ?| Non-employed Housewife ? Male and Female Child ? Dressing| Patterns ? Widow Remarriage ? Sati (Widow Immolation)| 5. Social and Community Life| ? Games and Entertainment ? Nomenclature ? Relatives and Guests| ? Salutation ? Beliefs and Superstitions ? Demonism ? Funerary| Practices ? The Subject and the Ruler| 7| 13| 27| 73| 97| 109| 4 Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India (Tamil Nadu)| 6. The Marriage System| ? The Marriage Customs ? Nalunku ? Ideal System of Marriage ?| Marriage in some communities (People of India| Tamil Nadu) ?| Qureshi ? Rawther ? Reddiar ? Semman ? Sheikh ? Sikh ? Sindhi| 7. Scholars and their Works| ? Raghunathan Chidambara (1923) ? Raja Gopalam K.P. (1901-| 1944) ? Raju Krishnan (1925) ? Rajagopalachari Chakravarti| (1878-1982) ? Kuppuswamy Mudaliar| Arni ? Kuravanji ?| Annadurai ? Annamalai Reddiyar ? Some other Scholars ? The| European Missionaries Contribution| 8. Painting and Sculpture| ? Six Stages of Painting Art ? Cankam Age ? Murals ? Pallavar and| Pantiyar Age| 9. Dance| ? Various forms of Dance ? The Melatur Bhagavata Mela Dance| Drama ? The Kuravanci Dance ? Folk Dance ? Karakattam ? Kavati| ? Pallu ? Classical and Folk Dance| 10. Drama| ? Literary Drama ? Sangam and Sangam Age ? Ramachandra| Kavirayar| 11. Music| ? Continuing Tradition ? The Svaras ? Bhakti Tradition ? Radical| Changes ? Late Addition ? Ragas ? Carnatic Music ? Musicians ?| Muthuswami Dikshitar ? Shama Sastri ? Patnam ? Subramania| Aiayer ? T. Lakshmana Pillai B.A. ? Krishna Aiayer ? Maha| Vaidyanath Aiayer (1844 -1893)| 12. Food Habits| ? Ideal Dinner ? Cereals ? History of Food Habits ? Food in Modern| Times ? Changing Food Habits| 13. Dress and Ornaments| ? Flowers as Ornaments ? Ornaments ? Ornaments of Different| Parts ? Ornaments in Tamil Villages| 125| 139| 159| 171| 181| 187| 219| 231| Contents 5| 14. Depressed Class Culture| ? Kaniyan ? Kattu Naickan ? Kota (ST) ? Madiga (SC) ? Mahu| Malasar (ST) ? Parayan (SC) ? Sholagar ? Thandan ? Toda ? Valluvar| ? Chakkiyan ? Holeya| 15. Kinship Relations| ? Family ? Family Titles ? Clans and Lineage ? Group| Subgroup| Division and Sects ? The Household and the Householder ?| Household Effects| 16. Language and Literatue| ? Achievements ? Literature ? Children?s Literature ? Dictionaries| ? Novels ? Parody ? Poetry ? Devotional Literature ? Free Verse ?| Gandhian Literature ? Nallaperumal| R.S. (1931) ? Nambi Andar| Nambi ? Mudaliar| Chidambaranatha T.K. (1881-1954) ? Krishna| Pillai (1827-1900) ? Rangaraju| J.R. (1875 -1959) ? Pichamurthy| N. (1900-1977) ? PilIai| Chidambaram V.O. (1872-1936) ? PilIai| Desika Vinayakam S. (1876-1954) ? Appadurai K. (b. 1907)| 17. Archeological and Anthrogical Findings| ? Three Kinds of Architecture ? Evolution of Structure ? Medieval| Temples ? Modern Structures ? Anthrogical Findings ? The| People| 18. Religious Centres| ? Chidambaram ? Nataraja Temple ? Kanchipuram ? Devarajaswami| Temple ? Jalakanteshwara Temple ? Kailasanatha Temple ?| Kanyakumari ? Kumari Amman Temple ? Sri Parthasarathy Temple| ? Kumbakonam ? Madurai ? Sri Meenakshi Temple ? Sri| Mayuranathaswamy Temple ? Rameswaram ? Ramanathaswamy| Temple ? Srirangam ? Sri Jambukeshwara Temple ? Sri| Ranganathaswamy Temple ? Thanjavur ? Brihadishwar Temple ?| Thiruvarur ? Thiruchirappalli ? San Thoma Cathedral ? St.| Andrew?s Church ? St. Mary?s Church ? St. John?s Church ?| Velankanni ? Vellore| 19. Museums and Libraries| ? Medieval and Modern Sculpture ? Libraries ? Literary Panorama| ? The Cankam or The Academy| 243| 259| 271| 314| 327| 343| 6 Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India (Tamil Nadu)| 20. Fairs and Festivals| ? Hindu Fairs and Festivals ? Avani Avittam Festival| ? Chitra-Pournami Festival ? Deepavali Pandigai Festival ?| Karthigai Deepam Festival ? Maha Magam ? Mariamman Festivals| ? Masi Magha Festival ? Mahashivarathri ? Navaratri (Nine Sacred| Days) ? Non Indian Devotees who are Remembered during| Festivals ? Panguni Uttiram Festival ? Pongal Festival ? Saint| Quadar Wali Urs (Muslim Festival) ? St. Antony Feast ? The Holy| Cross Church Feast ? Tai Pusam Festival ? Vaikunta Ekadasi| Festival| 21. Customs| ? The Adi Andhra ? Adi Dravida ? Adi Karnataka ? Anglo-Indians| ? The Tamil Brahmins ? Kaniyan ? Kattu Naickan ? Tarekan ? Thevar| ? Vaniyar ? Idaiyar ? Jogi ? Jhetti ? Khatriya ? Kulavan ? Lambadi| ? Malivan ? Nadur ? Perumkallar| 22. and Folkstories| ? Folk Literature ? Folk Songs ? Folk Culture ? Kaman Kadaippadal:| a Folk Narrative| 23. Globalisation of Culture| ? Tourism Wealth ? Temples ? Mountains and Water Bodies ? Ocean| and Beaches ? Hidden Treasures ? Music ? Food and Globalisation| Index| 355| 383| 401| 411| 425| About The Book:- This Scientifically Researched 27 Volume Encyclopaedia Of Art And Culture In India Is A Vast Treasure Of Knowledge And Information On 28 States And Seven Union Territories. Each Volume Contains An Introduction On The Particular State Describing Its Origin| History| Geography| Economy| And 23 Chapters On Topics Ranging From The Cultural Change Over Period Of Time From The Very Early Period To The Modern Times To Religion| Pursuit Of Education| Position Of Women| Society And Community Life| The Marriage Systems| Scholars And Their Works| Paintings And Sculpture| Dance| Drama| Music| Food Habits| Dress And Ornaments| Depressed Class Culture| Kinship Relations| Language And Literature Archaeological And Anthrogical Findings| Religious Centres| Museums| Archives| Libraries And Literary Societies| Fairs And Festivals| Custom Related To Birth And Death Rituals And Rites| s| Folktales| Myths And Legends| And Globalization And Urbanization Of Culture. The Entire Mass Of Information And Knowledge Has Been Painstakingly Researched| Written And Edited With The Anthrogical Point Of View| That Makes This Encyclopaedia All The More Valuable For Purpose Of Scholars In Different Disciplines| Social Scientists| Teacher And Students.| About The Author:- Gopal Bhargava| A Prolific Writer And Education At Lucknow University. He Is A Senior Official In Town And Country Planning Organization. He Has Contributed Several Research Papers On Urban Development.| Content:- Contents| Introduction| ? Origin ? Geography ? Physical Features ? Rainfall ? Temperature| And Humidity ? Rivers ? History ? Medieval Period ? Economy| 1. Cultural Changes Over Period Of Time| ? Ancient Times ? Priestly Culture ? Women ? Eating Style ?| Dressing Up ? Entertainment And Games ? Treatment Of The Dead| ? Medieval Period ? Superstitions ? Daily Life ? Modern Period ?| Social Reform ? British And Legal Reforms ? Post-Independence| Changes| 2. Religions| ? Hinduism ? Rural/Urban ? The Bhakti Movement ? Islam ? Pathan| ? Christianity ? House Of Worship Christians (Jehovah Shammah)| ? Tamil Jain ? Jainism ? Sikhism ? Sindhis And Sikhism ? Judaism ?| Parsi| 3. Education And Learning| ? Education In Ancient Times ? The Medieval Age ? Education In| Modern India ? Women?S Education ? Post-Independence Scene ?| Educational Institutions ? The Present System Of Education ? The| Madras Presidency College ? The Madras Christian College ? The| Pachaiyappa?S College ? Technical Education ? The Universities ?| Learned Bodies Other Than Colleges And Universities ? Museum| Art Gallaries And Libraries| 4. Position Of Women| ? Status Of Women ? Working Women ? Marriage And Women ?| Non-Employed Housewife ? Male And Female Child ? Dressing| Patterns ? Widow Remarriage ? Sati (Widow Immolation)| 5. Social And Community Life| ? Games And Entertainment ? Nomenclature ? Relatives And Guests| ? Salutation ? Beliefs And Superstitions ? Demonism ? Funerary| Practices ? The Subject And The Ruler| 7| 13| 27| 73| 97| 109| 4 Encyclopaedia Of Art And Culture In India (Tamil Nadu)| 6. The Marriage System| ? The Marriage Customs ? Nalunku ? Ideal System Of Marriage ?| Marriage In Some Communities (People Of India| Tamil Nadu) ?| Qureshi ? Rawther ? Reddiar ? Semman ? Sheikh ? Sikh ? Sindhi| 7. Scholars And Their Works| ? Raghunathan Chidambara (1923) ? Raja Gopalam K.P. (1901-| 1944) ? Raju Krishnan (1925) ? Rajagopalachari Chakravarti| (1878-1982) ? Kuppuswamy Mudaliar| Arni ? Kuravanji ?| Annadurai ? Annamalai Reddiyar ? Some Other Scholars ? The| European Missionaries Contribution| 8. Painting And Sculpture| ? Six Stages Of Painting Art ? Cankam Age ? Murals ? Pallavar And| Pantiyar Age| 9. Dance| ? Various Forms Of Dance ? The Melatur Bhagavata Mela Dance| Drama ? The Kuravanci Dance ? Folk Dance ? Karakattam ? Kavati| ? Pallu ? Classical And Folk Dance| 10. Drama| ? Literary Drama ? Sangam And Sangam Age ? Ramachandra| Kavirayar| 11. Music| ? Continuing Tradition ? The Svaras ? Bhakti Tradition ? Radical| Changes ? Late Addition ? Ragas ? Carnatic Music ? Musicians ?| Muthuswami Dikshitar ? Shama Sastri ? Patnam ? Subramania| Aiayer ? T. Lakshmana Pillai B.A. ? Krishna Aiayer ? Maha| Vaidyanath Aiayer (1844 -1893)| 12. Food Habits| ? Ideal Dinner ? Cereals ? History Of Food Habits ? Food In Modern| Times ? Changing Food Habits| 13. Dress And Ornaments| ? Flowers As Ornaments ? Ornaments ? Ornaments Of Different| Parts ? Ornaments In Tamil Villages| 125| 139| 159| 171| 181| 187| 219| 231| Contents 5| 14. Depressed Class Culture| ? Kaniyan ? Kattu Naickan ? Kota (St) ? Madiga (Sc) ? Mahu| Malasar (St) ? Parayan (Sc) ? Sholagar ? Thandan ? Toda ? Valluvar| ? Chakkiyan ? Holeya| 15. Kinship Relations| ? Family ? Family Titles ? Clans And Lineage ? Group| Subgroup| Division And Sects ? The Household And The Householder ?| Household Effects| 16. Language And Literatue| ? Achievements ? Literature ? Children?S Literature ? Dictionaries| ? Novels ? Parody ? Poetry ? Devotional Literature ? Free Verse ?| Gandhian Literature ? Nallaperumal| R.S. (1931) ? Nambi Andar| Nambi ? Mudaliar| Chidambaranatha T.K. (1881-1954) ? Krishna| Pillai (1827-1900) ? Rangaraju| J.R. (1875 -1959) ? Pichamurthy| N. (1900-1977) ? Piliai| Chidambaram V.O. (1872-1936) ? Piliai| Desika Vinayakam S. (1876-1954) ? Appadurai K. (B. 1907)| 17. Archeological And Anthrogical Findings| ? Three Kinds Of Architecture ? Evolution Of Structure ? Medieval| Temples ? Modern Structures ? Anthrogical Findings ? The| People| 18. Religious Centres| ? Chidambaram ? Nataraja Temple ? Kanchipuram ? Devarajaswami| Temple ? Jalakanteshwara Temple ? Kailasanatha Temple ?| Kanyakumari ? Kumari Amman Temple ? Sri Parthasarathy Temple| ? Kumbakonam ? Madurai ? Sri Meenakshi Temple ? Sri| Mayuranathaswamy Temple ? Rameswaram ? Ramanathaswamy| Temple ? Srirangam ? Sri Jambukeshwara Temple ? Sri| Ranganathaswamy Temple ? Thanjavur ? Brihadishwar Temple ?| Thiruvarur ? Thiruchirappalli ? San Thoma Cathedral ? St.| Andrew?S Church ? St. Mary?S Church ? St. John?S Church ?| Velankanni ? Vellore| 19. Museums And Libraries| ? Medieval And Modern Sculpture ? Libraries ? Literary Panorama| ? The Cankam Or The Academy| 243| 259| 271| 314| 327| 343| 6 Encyclopaedia Of Art And Culture In India (Tamil Nadu)| 20. Fairs And Festivals| ? Hindu Fairs And Festivals ? Avani Avittam Festival| ? Chitra-Pournami Festival ? Deepavali Pandigai Festival ?| Karthigai Deepam Festival ? Maha Magam ? Mariamman Festivals| ? Masi Magha Festival ? Mahashivarathri ? Navaratri (Nine Sacred| Days) ? Non Indian Devotees Who Are Remembered During| Festivals ? Panguni Uttiram Festival ? Pongal Festival ? Saint| Quadar Wali Urs (Muslim Festival) ? St. Antony Feast ? The Holy| Cross Church Feast ? Tai Pusam Festival ? Vaikunta Ekadasi| Festival| 21. Customs| ? The Adi Andhra ? Adi Dravida ? Adi Karnataka ? Anglo-Indians| ? The Tamil Brahmins ? Kaniyan ? Kattu Naickan ? Tarekan ? Thevar| ? Vaniyar ? Idaiyar ? Jogi ? Jhetti ? Khatriya ? Kulavan ? Lambadi| ? Malivan ? Nadur ? Perumkallar| 22. And Folkstories| ? Folk Literature ? Folk Songs ? Folk Culture ? Kaman Kadaippadal:| A Folk Narrative| 23. Globalisation Of Culture| ? Tourism Wealth ? Temples ? Mountains And Water Bodies ? Ocean| And Beaches ? Hidden Treasures ? Music ? Food And Globalisation| Index| 355| 383| 401| 411| 425