CHIDAMBARAM is my most favourite place in the whole world. It is at the epicentre of my existence. Actually, according to mythology, Chidambaram is the central point, the pivot of the whole universe !
The town has always been eulogised as a seat of learning and as a treasure chest of Culture.
Nataraja, the universally known symbol of Indian art, an epitome of perfection of form,grace and dynamism, resides here.
Chidambaram attracts visitors unlimited. Not only is it an important place of pilgrimage but also a political stronghold. But for all that, the town shows no fuss and puts on no airs. It has retained its cosy, snug , small town feel till today. It has both old world charm and modern amenities. Rural romanticism and urban bustle. Internet Cafes and ultra-conservative "kapi-klubs" exclusively for the Twice-Born can be found in the same narrow street. Computer peripherals and pink plastic whistles can be bought at adjascent shacks. Global seminars on Non Conventional Renewable Energy Sources are conducted alongside " Thee Midhis" ( firewalking) for guardian spirits. And ofcourse, there's the famous " Natyanjali " that attracts all the high flying culture vultures from all metros.
I like it this way. Lets move ahead, but why burn the bridges behind ?
Lets eat idli with fork and knife and Lasagna on Banana leaf. Let jack up the latest Bose Woofer and listen to Musiri Subramanya Iyer's Bhairavi. Lets live in the past , present and future together, seamlessly.
Its fun to be composite.
5 comments:
I Love Chidambaram too !
yes its a wonderful place! hubby went to college there, and cant stop raving about the food!
I think we are a rendumketta,sorry kedada family.I love to be like this.Thanks to our elders for grounding us in a firm foundation.
chitra.
I completely agree with you on eating idli with fork and lasagna on banana leaf. Couple of years back I partook in a feast of Gruhapravesha. They served the usual 'sides' on the banana leaf followed by rice which looked like vegetable pulao. Something seemed out of place because the rice didn't smell its usual. My doubts were confirmed within a minute when they served thick and red tomato sauce scooping it out from a steel bucket. It was vegetable fried rice on banana leaf.
Lets live in the past , present and future together, seamlessly.
...awesome line...
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