What is the meaning of Dakshina Pradesh?
Dakshinā, dakṣiṇā, or दक्षिणा), is a Sanskrit word found in Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Jain literature where it may mean any donation, fees or honorarium given to a cause, monastery, temple, spiritual guide or after a ritual. It may be expected, or a tradition or voluntary form of daana.
Why Bangalore is not part of Tamil Nadu?
The city of Bangalore lies at the junction point of the three states of Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. When Mysore state merged with independent India, its capital was moved from Mysore to Bangalore, thereby taking out the city from Madras State.
What is Madras called today?
Chennai
Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
Why is Guru Dakshina important?
The guru taught many things to the students just like his own children. After the completion of the formal education, the students needed to repay the guru as a gratitude and respect. And finally this is known as the ‘Guru Dakshina’. It involved a way of thanking the guru for whatever he would impart to his students.
How can I change my name in Gazette in Tamilnadu?
On request from the public, the Gazette is published notifying on Change Of Name, Change Of Religion, and so on in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. For the purpose of sending you a copy of the Gazette, the State charges, Rs. 415/- However, fee for Change of Name is Rs. 50/-.
What is the procedure to change the name in Tamilnadu?
Even though there are various reasons to change your name, the procedure to change your name in Tamil Nadu includes the following 3 steps.
- Create an affidavit for change of name.
- Publish about your name change in Newspaper.
- Notify it in State Gazette.
What was Chennai original name?
Madras Patnam
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore.
Is Tamil Nadu and Madras same?
History. After Indian Independence, the Madras Presidency became the Madras Province on 15 August 1947. On 26 January 1950, it was formed as Madras State by the Government of India. The state was finally renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969 by C.N.Annadurai, Chief Minister.