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๐ŸŽต Kavadichindu - Murugan Praise Song!

One of the 96 types of calligraphy - Sindu type๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿ“Š MASTER TABLE - Kavadichindu
๐Ÿ“š Name of the book Kavatikhindu
โœ๏ธ Teacher Annamalai Reddyar
๐Ÿ“– type Indus(one of 96)
๐Ÿ™ God Murugan
๐ŸŽต app Singing while taking Kavadi
๐ŸŽญ Period 19th century
๐ŸŽฏ Special Devotional song with music
๐Ÿ“š What is Indus?

Sindhu = genre of music

  • ๐ŸŽตSinging along with the musicGenre of song
  • ๐ŸŽถ Folk music
  • ๐Ÿ˜Š Simple, delicious songs
  • ๐Ÿ’ƒ Sing along with dance

๐ŸŽฏIndus= Folk Music + Simple Tamil + Bhakti!

๐Ÿ† What is Kavadi?
๐ŸŽฏ Kavadi = carrying milk jug to Murugan!
  • ๐Ÿฅ›milk jugCarrying on the shoulder
  • ๐Ÿƒ Walking while rocking
  • ๐ŸŽต Going on singing
  • ๐Ÿ™ Going to Murugan Temple

๐ŸŽฏKavadi + Sindhu = Kavadichindu

The music that is sung while taking Kavadi!

โœ๏ธ Teacher - Annamalai Reddyar
Name Annamalai Reddyar
Period 19th century
Special Devotee of Murugan, music lover
fame Kavatichindu fame!

๐ŸŽต Kavadichindu - famous songs

๐ŸŽต Most Famous Song - "The Indus River's Misa"

"In the moon of the river Indus
Seeing the Cheranattu young woman
Surprised that she is a strange woman..."

๐ŸŽต This song is very popular!

๐ŸŽถ Other famous lyrics
๐Ÿ™ Praise to Murugan:

"Sing the praises of Valen
Go for success"

๐Ÿ’ƒ Game Song:

"Take Kavadi and go
Sing the praises of Kandan"

๐Ÿ™ Murugan - Six houses
# Barracks House Place
1 Tiruparangunram Madurai
2 Tiruchendur Tuticorin
3 Palani Dindigul
4 Swamimalai Kumbakonam
5 Reverend Thiruvallur
6 Fruity oasis Madurai

๐ŸŽฏShortcut:"Thirup-thiru-paja-suva-thiru-paja" = Tiruparangunram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Tiruthani, Palamuthircholai

๐ŸŽญ Thaipusam festival
  • ๐Ÿ“…Pusam Nakshatra in the month of Tai
  • ๐Ÿ† The main festival of taking Kavadi
  • ๐ŸŽต Kavatichindu singers
  • ๐Ÿ™ Celebration at Murugan Temples
๐ŸŒŸ Kavadichindu - Specialties
๐Ÿ† Literature & Music Specialties
๐Ÿ“š Literary Specialties:
  • โœ… Simple Tamil style
  • Folk language
  • โœ… Blend of Bhakti + Love
  • โœ… Delicious commentary
๐ŸŽต Music Featured:
  • Folk music
  • โœ… Rhythm suitable for dancing
  • Good to hear
  • โœ… It is still sung today
๐Ÿ” Comparison of other Sindh texts
Indus Teacher Meaning
Kavatikhindu Annamalai Reddyar Praise of Murugan
limping - Comedy
Quilling - love
๐Ÿ™ Devotion to Murugan
๐ŸŽฏ Murugan Names:
  • ๐Ÿ”ฑMurugan- Handsome
  • โš”๏ธKandan- Warrior
  • ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธVelan- The veel bearer
  • ๐Ÿ’ชKumaran- Young man
  • ๐ŸฆšPeacock- Peacock Urthian
๐ŸŽฌ Movie fame

๐ŸŽต "Indus River Misai" song used in many Tamil movies!

  • ๐ŸŽฌ Many old movies
  • ๐ŸŽค Famous singers sang
  • ๐Ÿ“บ will still play on television today
๐ŸŽฏ TNPSC Questions & Shortcuts - Kavadichindu
๐Ÿ“ TNPSC Previous Questions

Q1: Who is the author of Kavatichindu?

A) Kumaragurubar B)Annamalai Reddyar โœ“C) velcro D) camber

Q2: Kavatichindu is sung in praise of which god?

A) Shiva B) Vishnu C)Murugan โœ“D) Pillaiyar

Q3: What is Indus?

A) Copy B)Music โœ“C) Book of Justice D) Book of War

Q4: What is the famous line of Kavadichind?

A) "in certain languages" B)“Misa of the Indus River” โœ“C) "Tamilukkum Amudhenna" D) "Athisudhi"

Q5: One of the six houses of Murugan?

A) Kanchipuram B)Palani โœ“C) Madurai D) Thanjavur

๐Ÿง  SHORTCUT - Easy to remember!
๐Ÿ”‘ SHORTCUT: "An-ka-sin-muru"
brother Annamalai Reddyar (Author)
Ga Kavadi (carrying milk jug)
Sin Sindhu (Musical)
Muru Murugan (God)
๐ŸŽฏ Six Force Houses SHORTCUT:

"Thrip-thru-fruit-suva-thru-fruit"

  1. MrBarangunram
  2. MrChendur
  3. fruitN
  4. SuaMimalai
  5. Mryarn
  6. fruitA mature oasis
โšก SUPER SHORTCUT:

"Sindu = Cindu = Song"

๐ŸŽต Sindhu = folk music!

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Reference Table
question Answer
Teacher? Annamalai Reddyar
Type? Sindhu (Musical)
God? Murugan
The famous line? "Missa of the Indus"
Kavadi = ? Carrying a milk jug
Festival? Thaipusam
๐Ÿ’ก Remember:
  • ๐ŸŽตIndus= music (one of 96)
  • ๐Ÿฅ›Kavadi= Milk jug for Murugan
  • ๐ŸŽถ"Missa of the Indus"= Most famous line
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