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Pravin Shanmughanandam

Pravin Shanmughanandam

An enthusiast at heart, Pravin considers himself a Nature lover, dreamer and God's child. Through The Pollachi Papyrus, he aspires to offer a platform where like-minded travel enthusiasts can come together, collaborate and contribute towards efficiently documenting and creatively publishing the richness of the bio-cultural diversity, the land of Pollachi and the Anamalais hosts!

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Editor's Pick July 30, 2020 August 6, 2020

(Not) being Wild!

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

Old world, arboreal, frugivorous, acrobatic, quadrupedal – these are some of the terms used to describe the endemic and the most iconic primate species…

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Editor's Pick April 2, 2020 April 2, 2020

Kadar- the film

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

“Stand still. Become aware. Stop and listen more deeply when you are lost. Here, everything means something. The rustle of the leaf, the call…

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Places of Attraction May 14, 2019 May 14, 2019

Amaravathi

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

Traveling towards Udumalpet, in the south of Pollachi, is a breeze of a drive along the SH17 that runs between farmlands growing a variety…

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Places of Attraction March 18, 2019 March 19, 2019

Zamin Puravipalayam

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

Located about 12 km north-west from Pollachi, is the Zamin of Puravipalayam. Translating the name of the village, the word puravi means ‘horse’ and…

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Blog March 15, 2019 March 21, 2019

Pottery Workshop for beginners!

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

Learn as you Travel! Pottery – one of the oldest and most widespread of the decorative arts since the dawn of civilization is also one…

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People of Pollachi March 2, 2019 March 2, 2019

Raaga of Life!

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

Since childhood, my most memorable days have been at the temples of Samathur where I used to go and see my dad play the…

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Blog March 1, 2019 March 22, 2019

Caught Between Two Worlds

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

The Lion-tailed Macaque – the iconic symbol of the endemic diversity of the rainforests of Anamalais, is one of the endangered of primates native to…

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Blog December 23, 2018 December 23, 2018

Exclusive Pollachi 2019 Desktop Calendars

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

The land of immense natural beauty and cultural extravaganza, Pollachi and the Anamalais are awash with different backdrops that become saturated in colors of…

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Local Treats April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018

Taste It, Mahalingapuram

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

If you’re on the hunt for a healthy yet pocket friendly place in town that also serves variety, Taste It, a relatively new dine-out…

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Local Treats April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018

Chozha Mess, N.M. Sungam

by Pravin Shanmughanandam

The aroma of slowly simmering fish curry, cooked in a mann chatti (clay pot), fills up the air at this bustling Chozha mess at Sungam with…

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The Pollachi Papyrus is a magazine / a travelogue aimed at promoting responsible tourism, conserving the bio-diversity, culture and tradition of Pollachi. Powerful story-telling, exclusive photographs and exquisite narration of personal experiences – we bring to you an exciting world of new travel opportunities in the unexplored havens of Pollachi and the Anamalais. With The Pollachi Papyrus in your hand, you’ll get all the local expertise you need to traverse through the nook and corner of this bio-diversely rich and culturally vibrant part of India. Four times a year, our writers and photographers come up with will inspiring editions that will inspire you to plan your travel to this part of the world, seeking new landscapes, exploring new horizons and cover new grounds, all while experiencing the transformative power of travel.

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