All roads lead to Kulasekarapattinam on the eve of Dasara
The Hindu
R. Sivabharath and T. Chairmadurai, dressed up as Anjaneya, are in a trance, dancing to the beats of naiyandimelam at Nadunalumoolaikinaru near Tiruchendur. Even as they dance, they make monkey-like gestures, baring their teeth. The priest in the local temple, where they have assembled, throws two coconuts. They tear the nut with their teeth before breaking the kernel and drinking the water. The coconuts are followed by bunches of bananas, which they eat as if they are monkeys.

After mandating pet dog licensing and microchipping, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) bids to do the same for cattle to curb stray cattle issues and man-animal conflicts in the streets. The civic body has moved to make it compulsory for cattle owners to obtain licenses for their animals across all zones.












