As pleasure mounts across the launch of the much-awaited movie adaptation of the magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, lovers of the historic novel have extra treats in retailer, courtesy Tamil Nadu Tourism Growth Company (TTDC).
Timed with the movie’s launch on September 30, the State tourism physique has put collectively a ‘Ponniyin Selvan path’ that connects varied locations that characteristic prominently within the Tamil novel penned by the legendary Kalki Krishnamurthy, a senior authorities official stated.
The film, helmed by ace director Mani Ratnam, has garnered big consideration with a powerful teaser and a stellar solid.
The itinerary of the three-day, two-night path begins in Chennai on September 15, and strikes to Mamallapuram, Veeranarayanapuram, Melakadambur, Pazhuvur, Kumbakonam, Thirupparambiyam, Pazhayarai, Patteswaram, Thiruvaiyaru, Darasuram, Thanjavur, Kodikkarai, and Nagapattinam earlier than returning to Chennai.
Organised in affiliation with Fly Holidays, the package deal is priced ₹11,050 per particular person on triple share; ₹11,950 on twin share and ₹15,350 on single occupancy, the official stated.
Day one will cowl Veeranam lake; Melkadambur; Kollidam river; Pazhuvur and Kumbakonam. From Mamallapuram the route recreates the novel’s swashbuckling hero Vandiya Devan’s scenic horseride to Veeranarayanapuram.
Day two packs visits to Pazhayarai, one of many capitals of the Chola dynasty; Udaylur to Thiruvaiyaru, the place Vandiya Devan meets Nandini Devi, one other necessary character within the novel, and onward to Darasuram and Thanjavur.
On day three, guests will travelto Kodikkarai, with a briefing on the novel’s eponymous hero Ponniyin Selvan’s journey to Sri Lanka; a go to to Nagapattinam Buddha Vihara follows, the location of Selvan’s relaxation and recuperation after failling unwell. The return journey to Chennai will cross via Puducherry.
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August 17, 2022