NE NEWS SERVICE
KAMBARMEDU, MAR 30
Tamil Nadu Governor Dr R N Ravi on Sunday inaugurated the Kamba Ramayanam festival at Kambarmedu Archaeological site near ShriRangam in Mayiladuthrai district.
The Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Trichy Circle observes the Kamba Ramayanam festival at Kambarmedu from 30th March to 06th April 2025. During the week-long celebrations it is proposed to have events at Kambarmedu Archaeological site. The focus of this event is to interact with school/college children and active participation in multiple activities and cultural events in order to inculcate awareness on Kamba Ramayana tradition of Tamil Nadu.
Kambar, one of the greatest Tamil poet who lived when the Chola power was at its peak, He wrote Ramayana during the 12th Century CE, which was presented to scholars at Srirangam. Kamba Ramayanam is known as a classic, unparalleled epic in the history of Tamil literature. Many scholars have, time and again, appreciated the lyrical quality, the emotions it brings and the way Kambar tells the story through his verses. Interestingly, the panels from the Chola temples above closely resemble the verses of Kamba Ramayanam, though it was created centuries later. Here is an attempt to present the panels from the Chola temples along the verses of Kamba Ramayanam so that connoisseurs of both art and literature can cherish the cultural tradition of Ramayanam in Tamil Nadu, which has been in vogue for ages.
The Archaeological Survey of India and South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur are jointly celebrating the Kamba Ramayanam festival at Kambarmedu. As part of this celebration, an exhibition with the theme of “Ramayanam Sculptural Panels through the eyes of Kamban” is arranged at the Archaeological site Kambarmedu. The week-long exhibition will showcase the traditions of Ramayanam in South India both tangible and intangible. The major attraction would be the hands-on activities and end up with interactive quiz competition. The photo exhibition is open to the general public. It will be held at the Kambarmedu Archaeological site. The exhibition was also inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Governor.
Earlier, a formal inauguration of the event was held on March 18 at the Singar Kovil Auditorium at SriRangam by the Union Minister for Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, says a release from PIB
