Thamiraparani river civilization

Context: Archaeological excavations set to begin in seven more places in Tamil Nadu

• A study to establish the Thamiraparani river civilization will also be conducted in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts
• Encouraged by the archaeological findings in Keeladi that testified to the existence of an ancient urban Tamil civilisation, the Department of Archaeology has decided to launch excavations at seven more sites and field studies in two places.
• The Central Advisory Board for Archaeology (CABA) granted permission for the projects on January 5.

Thamiraparani river civilization

• Thamirabarani is a river that originates in the Western Ghats (from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills) in the State and empties into the sea at the Gulf of Mannar after passing through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts.
• Rivers have a unique association with civilisations. Thamirabarani in the southern district of Tirunelveli is no exception.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/archaeological-excavations-set-to-begin-in-seven-more-places-in-tamil-nadu/article33566589.ece?homepage=true

Pasuvula Panduga

Context: Two injured during ‘Pasuvula Panduga’ in Chittoor district. They sustain injuries while trying to tame bulls

 ‘Pasuvula Panduga’

• It is considered as the ‘milder equivalent’ of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
• It is conducted every year in the villages of Chittoor district during the Sankranti festival.
• The bulls ran amok as the participants gave them hard chase in their attempt tame the animals and grab the prize money tied to their horns.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/two-injured-during-pasuvula-panduga-in-chittoor-district/article33573561.ece