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Kongu Nadu, also known as Kongu Mandalam, is the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in some instances, parts of southeastern Karnataka and eastern Kerala.
12 lip 2021 · Explained: Tracing Kongu Nadu's history, demography and cultural moorings. A peep into the life and times of people in Kongu Nadu, the region that the BJP govt seemingly wants to carve out of Tamil Nadu. N Vinoth Kumar. 12 July 2021 6:30 AM IST (Updated:2021-07-12 08:08:21)
3 lut 2011 · ‘Kovakkai, Kongunadu and Quizzing' The members of the Coimbatore Quiz Circle see questions all around them. They tell Nithya Sivashankar that nothing gives them a greater high than...
4 lis 2024 · Kongu Nadu is neither a specific administrative or political unit within Tamil Nadu but a notional area lying in the western part of the state. The name ‘Kongu’ is derived from the Kongu Vellala Gounders, who are an OBC community that is concentrated in these districts.
Most of the Kongu Vellalar kootams have Sangam period names, named after a famous Sangam cheiftain, king or a dynasty. Chera country, wrongly thought at first to be Kerala is ascertained to be Kongu with their capital at Karur Vanji.
Abstract. Kongunadu, a prominent region in Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich historical, cultural, and environmental tapestry. This synopsis delves into its multifaceted aspects, including geographical features like Kurinji, Mullai, and Marut, which contribute to its fertile land and abundant water sources.
10 sie 2017 · Kongu Nadu and the zamindars help one understand the ancient Velir (local chieftain) system, which prevailed here for much longer than in other parts of Tamil Nadu.