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Millennium celebrations of
Big Temple begin
Sept. 22: The millennium celebrations of the
Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur commenced on
Wednesday with mangala isai being played by the
students of Thiruvaiyaru Government Music
College and traditional folk dances being
performed by artistes. Union minister of state
for finance S.S. Palanimanickam and state
cooperative minister Ko.Si. Mani kick started
the celebrations by beating the drum at the
function held at Karandhai Tamil Sangam
Wednesday evening. Among others Tamil Nadu
tourism secretary Irai Anbu, tourism department
director A.C. Mohandas, and commissioner of art
and culture P.A. Mani participated. The
nadaswaram artistes played notes from MGR hits
such as Oru Thai Makkal Naam Enbom and Neenga
Nalla Irukkonum Naadu Munnera much to the cheers
of the audience. Poikkal Kuthirai, Mayilattam,
Maanattam and Karakattam were presented by Nadi
Rao and his troupe. Various folk dances and
vocal concerts were staged in the Big Temple
premises, Sivaganga Garden, Raja Raja Cholan
Manimandapam, Tholkappiar Square and Old Housing
Unit.
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In view of the
millennium celebrations, the Big Temple has been
brightly illuminated while the entire city had
been decked up for the extravaganza. Chief
minister M. Karuna-nidhi will participate in a
seminar, ‘Contribution of Thanjavur to India’s
Pride’, on September 24 and the valedictory
function will be held in the Armed Police Ground
on September 26.
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