Migrations_in_Medieval_and_Early_Colonia
Saurashtra_people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_people
https://www.indiadivine.org/content/topic/969784-sourashtrians-the-genuine-aryans/
https://www.indiadivine.org/content/topic/969794-sourashtrians-the-genuine-aryans-part-two/
https://www.indiadivine.org/content/topic/969804-saurashtrians-the-genuine-aryans-part-three/
red to as Saurashtra and by some other names over time, this region has been mentioned since the Mahabharata and Vedic period. In the first century CE, it is referred to as Surastrene, or Saraostus in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea:
— Periplus, Chap. 41
Saurashtrians trace their ancestry to the historical region of Saurashtra in Western India. Their migration to Southern India owes to the forays and desecration of the Somnath temple triggered by the frequent Muslim invasions, most notably by Mahmud Ghazni. They are known for their expertise in traditional vedic practices and rituals.
Chennai’s cinema
Chennai’s cinema history spans over a century, evolving from early single-screen halls to modern multiplexes. The first permanent theatre, the Bioscope, opened in 1911 on Broadway, laying the foundation for a thriving industry that initially catered to European and elite audiences before expanding to the working class.
Historic Theatres and Milestones
Early Pioneers: The Gaiety Theatre (1914) and Elphinstone (1916) were among the first major venues, with the latter initially screening English films. The Wellington Theatre (1918) on Mount Road became a hub for Tamil and Hindi films, premiering Gemini Studios hits like Chandralekha.
Golden Age Innovations: The Safire Theatre complex (1964) was India’s first multiplex, featuring three halls and the country’s first 70mm screen. Shanti Theatre (1961), Chennai’s first air-conditioned cinema, became iconic for its long runs of Sivaji Ganesan films.
Cultural Landmarks: Kinema Central (later Murugan Talkies) screened the first Tamil-Telugu talkie, Kalidas (1931). Devi Theatre (1970) and Casino Theatre (1941, Art Deco style) also defined the era, though many historic venues like Wellington and Safire have since been demolished or repurposed.
Today, while many iconic single-screen theatres have vanished, Gaiety remains one of the oldest surviving venues, and the city now hosts numerous high-tech multiplexes that continue Chennai’s rich cinematic legacy
https://madrasmusings.com/vol-34-no-2/heritage-watch-the-heydays-of-cinema-theatres/
https://www.feathershotels.com/blog/chennais-iconic-cinema-halls/
Moore market
ndiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20081020-in-the-city-737858-2008-10-10
Heritage enthusiast V. Sriram unearths the erstwhile shopping haven, Moore Market
Time was when Madras did its shopping on the fringes of George Town, and when Kotwal Chawadi was for vegetables. The need for an organised market in the city was a long felt one. In 1898, the foundation stone for a shopping area was laid by Sir George Moore, President of the Madras Corporation. The building, designed by RE Ellis and constructed by A. Subramania Aiyar, was completed in 1900. It was called Moore Market and it stood to the right of Central Station
historical-places- central-india/
https://www.tourmyindia.com/blog/historical-places-must-visit-central-india/
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