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Sacred Heart Forane Church, Thiruvambady

Sacred Heart Forane Church (Malayalam: സേക്രഡ് ഹാർട്ട് ഫൊറോന പള്ളി തിരുവമ്പാടി) is a Syro-Malabar Catholic Church situated in Thiruvambady, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India. It is under Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery and Archdiocese of Thalassery. The Church was established in the year 1944. There are more than catholic 1000 families in this forane and about 5000 members, which is one of the largest parishes in the Diocese. It is also one of the 11 foranes in the Diocese of Thamarassery, constituting 14 parishes. The forane now has 14 wards and 60 units. The feast of the church is celebrated on the first Saturday of February every year. The church is abbreviated as 'SH Church Thiruvambady'. Organisations such as Vincent de Paul society, AKCC, KCYM, Mission League, Jesus Youth, are also well active in the church. Parishes under Thiruvambady Forane Anackampoil St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1967) Kallurutty St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1976) Karimbu St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1999) Koodaranji St. Sebastian Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1949) Kuliramutty Mar Sleeva Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1978) Manjakadavu St.Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1966) Mukkam Sacred Heart Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1983) Muthappanpuzha St.Sebastian's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1982) Poovaramthode St.Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1976) Pulloorampara St.Joseph's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1952) Thekkumkutty Fathima Matha Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1962) Thiruvampady Sacred Heart Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1944) Venappara Holy Family Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1953) Vilakamthode St.Sebastian's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (1968). Other than this 14 parishes Forane comprises 3 stations at Kodakkattupara, Santhi Nagar and Parathode also. References
Netroddharakaswami Temple

Netroddharakaswami Temple (நேத்ரோதாரகாஸ்வாமி கோயில்) is a Hindu temple located at Panaiyapuram in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva and the main idol is a Shiva Linga. It is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. History The Netroddharakaswami Temple is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. The temple was constructed by the Medieval Chola king Rajendra Chola I at the beginning of the 11th century AD in honour of his assistant, Paravai, in whose honour the surrounding village was named Paravaipuram. However, an older temple is believed to have existed at the place. The temple complex has inscriptions by Rajendra Chola I, Rajendra Chola II, Adhirajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola I. Significance According to Indian archaeologist R. Nagaswamy, the Saivite saint Sambandar had sung praises of the temple. When the decision was taken to widen the National Highway NH45, there were apprehensions that the temple would be demolished. However, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) decided to spare the temple and stopped plans to widen the highway. References External list "NHAI spares 1,300 year old temple". The Hindu. 22 January 2013.
Manapparai taluk

Manapparai taluk is a taluk of Tiruchirapalli district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Manapparai. Demographics According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Manapparai had a population of 370,482 with 184,674 males and 185,808 females. There were 1006 women for every 1000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 66.4. Child population in the age group below 6 was 20,397 Males and 19,428 Females. References
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) is a public university located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. It was split from Madurai Kamaraj University on 7 September 1990 to cater to the needs of the people of the three southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu — Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. It is named after the Tamil scholar and professor Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai. The university has 6 constituent University colleges (also known as "Mano colleges") with 29 departments in arts, languages, sciences, engineering and technology, teaching 2,384 university students as of 2025. 104 other colleges in the Kanyakumari, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts are also affiliated with MSU. This includes six colleges over 100 years old, such as Sarah Tucker College, the oldest women's college in Southern India. Overall, the university provides education to approximately 130,885 students in person and 11,236 students via distance education. Accreditation The University Grants Commission has accorded its approval for getting financial assistance since 29 March 1994. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India with 'A' grade status. The University Act authorizes the functioning of the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education outside the university jurisdiction and the courses offered through this mode are recognized by the Distance Education Council of India. Campuses Its main campus is a 520 acres (2.1 km2) site in Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, where the majority of the university departments are located. Another 120 acres (0.49 km2) campus in Alwarkurichi houses the Sri Parama Kalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences department, and a 70 acres (280,000 m2) campus at Rajakkamangalam houses the Centre for Marine Sciences and Technology. Constituent colleges Community colleges The community colleges offer diploma courses of one-year duration to those interested in entrepreneurial enterprises. The Extension Learning Programme offers diploma and certificate courses on skill development. Affiliated colleges References External links Media related to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University at Wikimedia Commons Official website MSU online learning programs
Mukkadal Dam

Mukkadal dam is built across the Vambaru River located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is located near Thuvarankadu Village in Kanyakumari District. The district capital and nearby town Nagercoil is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from the dam. It was built in 1945 by Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore. The dam is a natural earthen dam constructed using clay and granite stones. The dam and reservoir are surrounded is set on the backdrop of forest surrounded by hills on three sides. There is a park located adjacent to the dam. The reservoir supplies water for the town of Nagercoil. The capacity of the reservoir was initially at 84mcft with Full Reservoir level of 60.98m. It was later increased to 105 mcft and 62.20m respectively in 1979. Despite this the water supply is deemed inadequate and new plans for obtaining additional water from Paraliar river is under works. References
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of Tamil Nadu in South India created for the protection of blackbuck antelope. Located on an isolated hillock in Vallanadu Village of Srivaikundam Taluk, it is the southernmost place in India where a natural population of blackbuck exists. Flora The sanctuary is a South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forest. The thorny hardwood and xerophytes: Dalbergia horrida (see Dalbergia), Dichrostachys cinerea, Vachellia horrida, Acacia planifrons, Albizia amara, Zizyphus sp. and a few Azadirachta indica, Dodonaea viscosa Carissa carandas, Pterolobium hexapetalum, Euphorbia, Acalypha fruticosa and Ocimum tenuiflorum form the undergrowth. Fauna Blackbuck, spotted deer, macaque, jungle cat, monkey, wild cat, mongoose, black naped hare, scaly anteater, viper and rat snake live here. Peafowl, heron, stork, grey partridges, jungle crow, common quails, pied crested cuckoo, crested-hawk eagle, black-winged kite, curlew, lapwing, nightjar, sparrows, horned owl, and nearly 100 other species of birds are found in the area. The blackbuck population is around 20-40. Thick acacia growth makes it difficult to determine a precise population count. The blackbucks regularly come out of the scrubs and graze in wastelands on the eastern side of the sanctuary. Visitor information In 2007 Rs. 7 lakh, earmarked under the Centre's "Development of Sanctuaries" scheme will be spent to repair fencing, increase the height of a watchtower by 14 metres, improve the water supply and erect awareness boards. Also, fruit-yielding tree saplings will be planted to attract more birds. Nearest airport is at Vagaikulam, Thoothukudi – 22.22 km. Nearest Railway station is Tirunelveli Junction – 16.5 km away. References
Vilathikulam taluk

Vilathikulam taluk is a taluk of Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Vilathikulam. Demographics According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Vilathikulam had a population of 140,199 with 69,847 males and 70,352 females. There were 1007 women for every 1000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 72.05. Child population in the age group below 6 was 6,644 Males and 6,387 Females. References
Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada

The Gandhi Hill (elevation 500 ft (150 m)) is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi. The hill was formerly known as ORR hill. Memorial Gandhi Hill is considered as a monument of Indian Independence struggle and pays homage to Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The Gandhi Hill Memorial has a stone slab with inscriptions of Gandhi quotations. The facility has a library and a planetarium, and offers a show on the father of the nation. On 6 October 1968, a stupa 52 ft (16 m) tall was unveiled by former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. There are also seven tall pillars, each 150 m (490 ft) tall. See also List of tourist attractions in Vijayawada References
Bhairavakona

Bhairavakona (; BHy-ruh-vuh-kone-uh) is a holy place situated on the heart of Nallamala Hills in the Markapuram district of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh. This place is notable for eight different forms of cave temples of Shiva dating to 7th or the 8th century CE. The rock cut cave temples here are quite similar to some of the rock cut temples in Mahabalipuram. Each temple presents Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva combination. Etymology There are two local legends which attribute to its name. According to the first one, a shepherd named 'Kalabhairava Kondayya' used to live here along with his cattle which used to drink water from the nearby waterfall or water spring. Once when the water level was very low due to a drought he was unable to provide the cattle with water. So, he prayed to god and vows to offer himself to god if the water level rises in the spring. Suddenly, the water level starts to rise and the cattle quench their thirst. So as promised, Kondayya offered himself to god by cutting his head, hence giving the place its name, 'Bhairava Kona'. According to the second one, a king named 'Kalabhairava' ruled this placed a long time ago giving this place the name 'Bhairava Kona'. Geography Bhairavakona is 15 km (9.3 mi) from Seetharamauram, 23 km (14 mi) from Chandrasekharapuram and 35 km (22 mi) from Pamuru in Kothapalli hill range. It is about 43 km (27 mi) from Udayagiri, a town in Nellore district. APSRTC's runs buses to Seetharamapuram from which share autos ply to Bhairavakona. Architecture The Bhairavakona rock cut cave temples are a historically important Shaivism tradition site. They are carved out of a single rock in the Nallamala hills. These hills are a part of the Eastern Ghats that run north-south near Vijayanagara Empire ruins site of Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh. This area features natural waterfalls and a scenic ambience. This place is home to 8 temples of Shiva. The notable features of these rock cut caves are the inscriptions and eight different forms of Shiva: Shashinaga, Rudra, Visweswara, Nagarikeswara, Bhargeswara, Rameswara, Mallikarjuna and Pakshamalika Linga. The script and the iconography suggests that this rock cut temple was built in the 7th or the 8th century CE. The rock cut cave temples here are quite similar to some of the rock cut temples in Mahabalipuram. Each temple presents Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva combination. Saraswati-Lakshmi-Parvati are also carved into the single rock. Fusion deities such as Harihara are also part of the reliefs. Life size dwarapalikas, cut out pillars of lions, gavaksha (Gavākṣha), Ganesha and other Hindu deities are also some of the reliefs presented in these temples. A small Kala Bhairava Swamy temple is opposite to the main temple separated by a small lake. There is a waterfall which falls from a height of 200 metres. Festivals Mahasivaratri, Kartika Purnima are two of the major festivals celebrated in which large number of pilgrims visit the temple. Moonlight falls on the idol of goddess Parvati on Kartika Poornima day. Gallery References
Distrito de Tumkur

Tumkur (en canarés; ತುಮಕೂರು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ) es un distrito de India, en el estado de Karnataka . Comprende una superficie de 10 597 km². El centro administrativo es la ciudad de Tumkur. Demografía Según censo 2011 contaba con una población total de 2 681 449 habitantes. Ciudades Chiknayakanhalli Referencias Censo del Estado de Karnataka. Enlaces externos Sitio web oficial.
Тумкур (округ)

Тумкур (канн. ತುಮಕೂರು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ; англ. Tumkur) — округ в индийском штате Карнатака. Административный центр — город Тумкур. Площадь округа — 10 597 км². По данным всеиндийской переписи 2001 года население округа составляло 2 584 711 человек. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 67 %, что выше среднеиндийского уровня (59,5 %). Доля городского населения составляла 19,6 %.
Tumakuru (distrikt)

Tumakuru eller Tumkur (hindi: तुमकुर जिला, marathi: तुमकूर जिल्हा, tamil: தும்கூர் மாவட்டம்) är ett distrikt i Indien. Det ligger i delstaten Karnataka, i den södra delen av landet, 1 700 km söder om huvudstaden New Delhi. Antalet invånare är 2 678 980. Arean är 10,6 kvadratkilometer. Tumakuru gränsar till Anantapur. Följande samhällen finns i distriktet: Tumakuru Tiptūr Sīra Kunigal Pāvagada Madhugiri Chiknāyakanhalli Gubbi Koratagere Turuvekere Huliyār Yallappa Nayakana Hosakote Huliyūrdurga Holavanhalli Bukkāpatna Hebbūr Kodigenahalli Källor Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Tumakuru.
Visvesvaraya Centre

The Visvesvaraya Centre (better known as Visvesvaraya Towers) is a government office complex in Bangalore. The complex was built on the site of the former house of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, after his death, and gets its name from him. Initially constructed for the Life Insurance Corporation, it was later bought by the state government to house government offices. Design The complex was designed by Charles Correa. It features two prominent concrete towers of 22 stories (southern) and 12 stories (northern), connected by a three story podium block. The podium features open air stairs, and was designed to be a public meeting space, with its multi-level roofs functioning as a courtyard. The eastern section of the podium houses a canteen, where the employees in the building have lunch. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Rajbhavan Road and Infantry Road bound the complex on the western, southern and northern sides. In 2021, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport proposed the construction of a public plaza in the southwest corner of the plot, called VV Towers Plaza, facing Police Thimmaiah Circle. The plaza was completed by Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Corporation in 2023, however it was not opened to the public. The plaza featured a public seating area, sculptures and bicycle parking. Legacy The towers were constructed in the 1980s, when the Bangalore Urban Art Commission (BUAC), inspired by the City Beautiful movement, insisted on low rise and neoclassical buildings. The brutalist architecture of the towers and the high rise structures stood in sharp contrast to the neoclassical architecture of Vidhana Soudha, Attara Kacheri and the General Post Office. The BUAC considered the buildings an eyesore. The towers also represented a shift in the city's expansion, from urban sprawl to high rise towers, following the lead of the Public Utility Building. In 2001 the BUAC, ironically housed in the towers, was disbanded. The towers are considered important as they are one of Charles Correa's first major projects in the country. Present status The complex is home to various state government departments. The general public is not allowed into the premises, unless they have an appointment at one of the offices. Gallery References
Lulu Mall, Kozhikode

Lulu Mall, Kozhikode is a shopping mall located in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. It is the fourth Lulu mall in the state of Kerala spanning at 3.5 lakh sq.ft. The mall was inaugurated in September 2024 and houses shops for both domestic and international brands as well as a multi-cuisine food court among other amenities. The property is owned and managed by Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group International. References External links LuLu Group
ELCOT IT Park, Salem

ELCOT IT Park Salem is an information technology (IT) park in the city of Salem, India. It was set up in 2010 as part of an effort to foster the growth of information technology in various cities of Tamil Nadu by Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT). Location Salem ELCOT IT park is located in Jagirammapalayam, in Salem - Bengaluru NH-44. IT park is spreads over in 53.33 acres, where administrative building is constructed in 62,174 sqft area. ELCOT SEZ is located 4.9 km away from Salem Junction, 14 km away from Salem Airport. Land Allotment The IT Park comprises total land of 53.33 acres (215,800 m2). Approval for SEZ is effective from 26 July 2007. The TNEB has been provided with 7.88 acres of land to set up a 110 kV substation. Phase II TamilNadu government initially allotted 164.26 acres of land in Salem - Bengaluru NH in Jagirammapalayam for ELCOT SEZ IT park. But ELCOT tooks only 53.33 acres of land for first phase of Salem ELCOT IT Park, ELCOT handed over remaining lands to government. In Phase - II, ELCOT planned to develop IT infrastructure in remaining area of 164.26 acres just next to the phase - 1 project area. See also Economy of Salem, Tamil Nadu ELCOT IT Park Trichy References
Basilika St. Andreas (Arthunkal)

Die Basilika St. Andreas (englisch Basilica St. Andrew) ist eine römisch-katholische Kirche in Arthunkal im südindischen Bundesstaat Kerala. Die zum Bistum Alleppey gehörende Wallfahrtskirche ist dem Apostel Andreas gewidmet und trägt den Titel einer Basilica minor. Bekannt ist die Kirche für die Sebastians­wallfahrt. Geschichte Der Beginn der christlichen Präsenz in Kerala mit den heute verschiedenen Konfessionen wie römisch-katholisch und den Thomaschristen wird auf den Zeitraum um das 7. Jahrhundert datiert. Nach der Ankunft der Portugiesen in Kerala kamen Jesuitenmissionare ab 1530 nach Arthunkal. Da ein Verbot der christlichen Bekehrung bis 1560 bestand, war es schwierig, eine Gemeinde zu errichten. Erst Gasper Pais, ersten Vikar von Arthunkal, erhielt 1581 von Veera Kerala Varma, König von Cochin, die Erlaubnis zum Bau einer hölzernen Kirche. Der zweite Pfarrer, P. Giacomo Fenicio SJ erhielt 1602 vom König die Genehmigung für die Ummauerung der Kirche. 1640 wurde die Kirche in Orientierung zur Küste neu errichtet. Dieses Bauwerk wurde 1870 mit einer neuen Fassade und einem Glockenturm erneuert. 1900 wurde fast im westlichen Anschluss mit dem Bau der heutigen kreuzförmigen Kirche aus Granit begonnen. Die Kirche mit ihrer Zweiturmfassade wurde nach der langen Bauzeit von 60 Jahren 1967 gesegnet. Sie wurde in Anerkennung ihrer geschichtlichen Bedeutung am 21. Mai 2010 in den Rang einer Basilica minor erhoben. Die Ehrung erfolgte im Rahmen eines Pontifikalamtes am 1. Oktober 2010 unter der Leitung Salvatore Pennacchios, Apostolischer Nuntius in Indien. Wallfahrt Arthunkal wurde berühmt, als 1647 die wundersame, mit Pfeilen durchbohrte Statue des Märtyrers Sebastian aus Italien kam. Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen, die von Epidemien betroffen waren, beteten zu St. Sebastian und wurden geheilt. Zu seinem Fest im Januar entwickelte sich eine Wallfahrt für Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen. Im Rahmen der jährlichen Feierlichkeiten vom 10. bis 27. Januar findet die große Prozession mit der Statue des Heiligen Sebastian am 20. Januar als Hauptereignis des Festes statt. Weblinks Website der Pfarrgemeinde Einzelnachweise
St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal

St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal is a basilica located in the village of Arthunkal in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. It was constructed by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. The grand annual feast of St. Sebastian in January, which lasts for a month is attended by millions of pilgrims is one of the important celebrations and major attractions in the. The feast of the basilica is also known as "Makaram Perunnal". The church was rebuilt in 1584 under the vicar Jacomo Fenicio, an Italian Jesuit whose devotees claim to possess powers to heal the body and mind. Devotees fondly referred to him as "Arthunkal Veluthachan", "fair-skinned father". Fenicio died in 1632. Eight years after his death, the church was rebuilt again; this time, the church was reoriented to face west towards the long white-sand beach on the shores of the Arabian Sea. In 1647, a statue of St. Sebastian, struck with arrows all over his bleeding body (he was executed on the order of the Roman emperor Diocletian for embracing the Christian faith) sculptured in Milan, was brought and placed in the Arthunkal church. On 9th July 2010, the church was elevated to the status of a basilica by Pope Benedict XVI, making it the first parish in the Diocese of Alleppey to receive this status. Gallery See also Arthunkal Veluthachan References
Ernakulam Public Library

Ernakulam Public Library is a public library in Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1870, it is the oldest public library in Kerala. The library serves as the most important information store and cultural centre of Ernakulam and has a collection of several books on various subjects. This library contributed a lot to the social and cultural improvements of the city over the past three centuries. History Thottakattu Sankunni Menon, Diwan of the Cochin Kingdom presents his idea of a Public Library in Cochin State to Rama Varma XIV, King of Cochin. Based upon this a meeting was held on 8 October 1869 at the school building premises now occupied by Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. The first president of the library was the principal of the College, A.F. Sealy. The minutes of the meeting says : that a Public Library and Reading Room be established for the benefit of the community. Thus was born, this institution. Developments The foundation stone for new building was laid by Sri.C.Achutha Menon, the then chief Minister of Kerala and was inaugurated on 3 March 1974. The second floor was completed in the year 1977 and was inaugurated by Cardinal Joseph Parecattil. The Third Floor which consists of an auditorium was completed in June 1987. Facilities News Paper Reading Section Children’s Reading Section General reading room Study Area for Aspirants Open Auditorium Membership The library offers memberships like Institutional Membership, Lifetime Membership, First Class Membership, Second Class Membership and Third Class Membership. Subscription are always payable quarterly in advance on the 1st of January, April, July and October every year. In case of admission during the quarter, the subscription for remaining calendar months should be paid in advance. References