BHARATHIDASAN MUSEUM — Attraction in Puducherry

Bharathiyar

Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati, also known as Bharathiyar (1882 – 1921) , a Tamil writer, poet and journalist, Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. Known as "Mahakavi Bharati", he was the pioneer of modern Tamil poetry. Though Bharati was considered as a people's poet, he was also a great nationalist, outstanding freedom fighter and social visionary. His numerous works were songs of patriotism and nationalism during the Indian Independence movement.

Born in present Thoothukudi, Bharati had his early education in Tirunelveli and Varanasi and worked as a journalist, teacher, Raja Kavi, etc. Bharati was also an active member of the Indian National Congress. Due to an arrest warrant In 1908, Bharati (by the government of British India for his revolutionary activities) fled to Puducherry, where he lived until 1918.

Bharati's works were on varied themes covering religious, political and social aspects. Bharatiyar’s Songs are very often used In Tamil films and in many music concerts throughout India and overseas.

The museum can be more enjoyed by one who is fluent in Tamil. Our Local representative could explain more details. The premises is very clean & well maintained. Four wheeler Parking is a big problem at many...

Bharathidasan was a Tamil poet who was born in Pondicherry. He was a disciple of Bharathi.

Both of their works are often compared as they are equally praiseworthy. He also wrote some scripts for films on the issue of women empowerment. His home was later converted into a museum which preserves his great literary works. Some of his best compositions were created in this house. His works reflect the golden age of Tamil literature. If you are a person who has literary interest and if you have tried enough sightseeing places in Pondicherry, you must visit this museum. Location: The museum is situated at Ranga Pillai Street, Pondicherry. Best Time To Visit: You can visit the museum anytime throughout the year except for Monday. Monday is considered as a weekly holiday. Timings: The museum remains open from 10 AM. To 5 PM. except for Mondays. Distance From Pondicherry Bus Stand: You need to cover just 2.3 km from the museum to the bus stand. It would hardly take you 7 minutes. So your destination is closer than...

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(Tamil: பாரதிதாசன்; 29 April 1891 – 21 April 1964, popularly called Bharathidasan) was a 20th-century Tamil poet and writer rationalist whose literary works handled mostly socio-political issues.

He was deeply influenced by Tamil Poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharati and named himself as Bharathidasan.

His writings served as a catalyst for the growth of the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu.

In addition to poetry, his views found expression in other forms such as plays, film scripts, short stories and essays.

The Government of Puducherry union territory has adopted the song of invocation to Goddess Tamil written by Bharathidasan as the state song of Puducherry.

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