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Silambam

Silambam

The Pollachi Papyrus , Silambam What are the names that spring to mind when one mentions martial art forms ?The likely answers to that question will either be Karate or Kungfu which became increasingly popular throughout Asia due to it’s organised structure and methods of tutelage. It’s ironical therefore to learn that these martial arts […]

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Thevar Attam (Dance of the gods)

Thevar Attam (Dance of the gods)

The Pollachi Papyrus , Thevar aatam   The drive from the outskirts of Pollachi town towards the picturesque Aliyar is dotted with small villages, one among which is known as Kambaalapatti, populated by folk who have lived there over generations. While they all earn their livelihoods in diverse ways, their lives are intrinsically interconnected, thanks […]

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Uthukuli Palace

Uthukuli Palace

The Pollachi Papyrus , Carved in grandeur The Uthukuli Aranmanai, an impressive vision of traditional construction styles is a reflection of the grandeur and celebratory lifestyle led by the Zamindars of Uthukuli. It’s upkeep and maintenance are now in the hands of Shri. Arun Kumar Kalingarayar and his son Siddharth Kalingarayar. Zamin Uthukuli has been […]

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The Kongunadu Livestock Festival

The Kongunadu Livestock Festival

Hindu metro plus , The Splendid Cattle festival Living in the South of India ,one has frequent opportunities to attend dog shows and equestrian events. For the first time I was invited to attend a livestock show by the team at Pollachi Papyrus ,with the focus being on country cattle. This was organized for the […]

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