15.8.1947 - thirvavaduthurai aadhenam presented Nehru a Sengol, the royal staff which would be given to a king. And recited Sambandar's Kolaru pathigam - and the last stanza is prophetic saying " arasalvar aanai namathe"! and a rare pic of Nehru receiving it without his topi.

What does the Pantone Institute’s pick as the colour of the year for 2023 have to do with Tamil Nadu? Sreemathy Mohan explains trib.al/hfMWQYz

In this episode of #TheIndulgePodcast, We catch up with #textile revivalist Sreemathy Mohan for a special conversation around #Pongal to unravel her interesting journey and talk about must-have textile treasures for the #festive season. Host: Rōmal Lāisram spoti.fi/3ZGEN1k

From the archives of Frontline 1947: Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act passed frontline.thehindu.com/arts-and-cultu…

Nuggehalli, Sadashiva temple. Mahishasura mardini

Green-lighting the way! Actor-politician Malavika Avinash dons a classic hand-knotted, handloom Sungudi from #sthreecreatives during her Mahila Morcha in Udupi, Karnataka. A simple yet powerful choice indeed, especially during Women’s History Month. Thank you mam!

Expert Lecture on "Woven Wonders of India" by Smt. Sreemathy Mohan(Sreemathy Mohan) was held by the Textile Design Department. Attendees gained insights into woven textiles and India's cultural heritage. #expertlecture #textiles #indiantextile #design #ministryoftextiles #woven

Urudhi from Coke Studio Tamil - check out full song on YouTube youtu.be/f9nySWDFYHk

One of the finest Aadhenam mutts, and from meikandar! Sivagnana bodham, is the actual Dravida Maha bhashyam. People restrict them that they just gave the Sengol, they are saiva samaya acharyas!

740 AD. Pattadakal. Karnataka. In a corner of the beautiful Virupaksha temple built by queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of her husband Vikramaditya II, over the Pallavas. Check what Lord Nataraja is holding in his hand behind! 🤩🙏🏼🤩🙏🏼🤩 #Sengole

On the eight day of chithirai tiruvizha, the Coronation of Meenakshi Amman is celebrated, every year. The chief trustee of the temple takes the role of Pandya King and presents the #Sengol to the Goddess. A picture of hers in her Coronation dress.

PM meets the Saiva Adheenams today. Great to see Madurai Adheenam singing the Kolaru Pathigam and blessing the PM !!

So glad to see Sargurunathan Odhuvar in this #sengol procession. And in background all the Arputha thirupathingangal being sung Malavika Avinash

धर्म एव हतो हन्ति धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः ⁠। तस्माद् धर्मो न हन्तव्यः पार्थिवेन विशेषतः ⁠।⁠। He who protects Dharma, Dharma shall protect! Narendra Modi 🙏🏾 A historic moment captured… #Sengol #SengolAtNewParliament #MyParliamentMyPride

In Tamilnadu till date, this visibility to aadheenam heads or Odhuvar’s was not given! And thevaram singing at official functions. Memorable day, truly better than PS1/ps2

Idhu dhan santhosam! Sanjay Subrahmanyan Thailavar rocking in the song and on screen too with ajrakh shirt and all:) thanks Sean Roldan youtube.com/watch?v=hREr2C…

Starting off this year listening to our Thalaivar Sanjay Subrahmanyan - normalcy returns to my life. He is a great inspiration giving his 500 percent always. Happy new year Sanjay and family!

Dripping melody and what a great morning at RR Sabha. Superb acoustics and Sanjay Subrahmanyan was at his best!

Team Sema form Sanjay Subrahmanyan !