Introduction
Protests erupted over the Chennai government’s lack of action on the issue as the water was no longer a basic human right in Chennai. The government also faced pressure on their management of the city’s four main reservoirs; Poondi, Cholavaram, Redhills and Chembarambakkam.
What is special in Valluvar Kottam?
The Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, is one such historical monument which is dedicated to the well-known intellectual poet, philosopher and saint, Thiruvalluvar, who penned his well-known Thirukkural more than 2,000 years ago. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural comprise of 1330 verses.
Who is thiruvallur?
He is best known as the author of the Tirukku¹a¸·, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economical matters, and love. The text is considered an exceptional and widely cherished work of Tamil literature. Thiruvalluvar. Artistic modern depiction of Thiruvalluvar.
Which caste is Valluvan?
The Valluvans include in their ranks both Vaishnavites and Saivites. The majority of the latter, both males and females, wear the lingam. The affairs of the community are adjusted by a caste council and there are, in most places, two hereditary officers called Kōlkaran and Kanakkan.
Why is Chennai water yellow?
As for the yellowish colour, it may be caused due to the presence of bacteria called Crenothrix which thrives in iron-rich water. Sundaramurthy said that the residents will have to install water filters at their homes to remove the contaminants.
Is Valluvar a high caste?
The priests of the Valluvars are sometimes called Vellala Pandaram, Thiruvalluva Nayanar. Valluvars were an untouchable caste.
Is Valluvar a Brahmin?
No. He is not a Brahmin as far my knowledge concerned. He belongs to valluva caste. But probably, he might be a Hindu as there are reasons that he has spoken in his kural about Thamarai Kannan who is Thirumal also know to be Lord Vishnu,Thamaraiyinal who is Thirumagal or Goddess Lakshmi.
What is Chennai oldest name?
Madras Patnam
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore.
Which is the highest caste in Tamil Nadu?
The Mukkulathor people, who are also collectively known as Thevar, are a community or group of communities native to the central and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India.
Is vanniyar SC or BC?
The Vanniyars who previously were of the Backward Class category, were now designated as a Most Backward Caste after successful agitations by them in the 1980s entitling them to 20% reservations.
Conclusion
Present status. The Kongu Vellalar were classified as a Forward Caste (General class) at the time of Indian independence but they successfully requested to be reclassified as an other Backward Class in 1975.