Thanjavur 1
What is the origin of River Kaveri?
Talakaveri, Brahmagiri ranges
What are 2 world famous events which give Tanjore the epithet "Cradle of Arts" ?
Chidambaram Dance Festival
Thiruvaiyaru Music Festival
Name all the 5 falls of Kuttralam
Main Falls
5 Falls (Aindhu Aruvi)
Thaen Aruvi
Puli Aruvi
Shenbaga Aruvi
How old is Tirunelveli? And what is its nickname?
Nearly 2000 years
"Spa of South India" due to various waterfalls with medicinal properties.
Which place is called Oxford of South India?
Palayamkottai
Oldest schools in Tirunelveli are found here; Govt Science Museum, part of VTU Bangalore is found here
Name the Delta area of Tamil Nadu - which talks in Thanjavur district do these comprise of?
Kaveri Delta
Southern parts of Mannargudi and Nannilam taluks
While “_______________ _______ _______” as a brand name is sighted in towns all over Tamil Nadu, particularly on the Chennai highway, there is not a single board proclaiming the same in _______________. The town is strangely not keen on advertising its signature fare, and yet, it turns up its nose at imitations outside the town. What are we talking about?
Kumbakonam Degree Coffee
What is the traditional name of Chidambaram Shivan Temple? Why was the name given?
Thillai Natarajar Temple
For the Thillai trees surrounding the shrine.
Origin and end points of river Thamirabharani?
Origin - Periya Podhigai Hills
End - Punnaikayal , Tuticorin
What are the well known Muslim inhabited areas in Tirunelveli?
Pettai
Melakkaal
Name 2 zamindari towns , why were they called so?
Gandharvakottai, Kallakottai, Konur, Ukkadai
Given by the British Govt. to the village chief or zamindars as feif.
Thanjavur is declared as the South Zone Culture Center by the Government of India. Upon which body's recommendation was this name give to Thanjavur? Which historical building led to this recommendation?
UNESCO
Brihadeeswarar Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site
There is a famous Tiger conservation reserve project in Tirunelveli. What is its name?
Kalakkadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Which is the oldest college in Tirunelveli?
First women's college in Tirunelveli?
MDT Hindu College
Madurai Dhiraviam Thayumanavar Hindu College
Sarah Tucker College for Women
A movie based on a true story of environmental degradation and pollution because of an industrial factory located in Tirunelveli. What is the factory and the movie?
India Cements (Shankar Cements)
7vadhu Manidhan
Largest 'Salt Pans' in TN extending upto 30 miles in length and 5 miles in width is famous for a very famous historical event. Name the place and the event.
Vedaranyam
Salt Satyagraha
There is a theory propounded by Tirumoolar about the Chidambaram temple. What is this theory?
Chidambaram is situated exactly at the center of Earth's magnetic Equator.
Which wood is used for making the Nadhaswaram and Which village is it made?
Two parts having different woods - to resist seasonal changes in moisture
Upper part - Anjan (acha maram)
The Funnel portion - Lebbock (karuvahai maram)
Narasingapettai
What is Manjolai Hills tea estate tragedy? Give fundamentals.
17 labourers of the tea estate were killed for demanding higher wages - Police, supporting the management, killed labourers while they were trying to escape by jumping into Thamirabharani.
Famous Tamil actress who was known for her peppy dance - most of her movies ran for over 100 days - later moved to Madras. Who is she?
L Vijayalakshmi
Name 4 world famous handicrafts from Thanjavur.
Tanjore Plate
Tanjore Paintings
Thalaiyatti Bommais
Saraswathi Veenai
Name 4 ranges of the Eastern Ghats in the Tanjore area.
Kalrayan Hills
Pachaimalai
Javadi Hills
Shevaroy Hills
A type of theatrical performance which takes place in the heart of Tanjore district , performed in Telugu portraying Hindu Gods and themes and based on Kuchipudi. What are we talking about?
Melattur Bhagavadha mela
Paul Aseer, a famous evangelist from Tirunelveli is known for his unique style of sermons to attract even Hindus. What did he use as his main concepts in his speeches?
He used the Mysticism in Hindu religion especially the story of the Kalki avatar - he referred to it as the Day of Judgement - in his sermons.
The Nellaiappar Temple sanctums and the gopurams were constructed under the reign of this Pandya ruler who reigned in the 7th century AD. Name this ruler.
What 'ambalam' does this temple have?
Nindraseer Nedumaran (Koon Pandian)
Thamira ambalam (Copper ambalam)