Ranipet: Where Heritage Meets Industry on the Banks of the Palar
Why Visit Ranipet? Ranipet, meaning “Queen’s Colony,” is a historic town in Tamil Nadu founded in 1771 by Nawab Sadat-ulla Khan to honor the devotion of Rani Bai, the widow of Desingh Raja of Gingee. Today, it’s a district headquarters , a leather industry hub , and a gateway to spiritual and scenic treasures . Cultural Essence Carnatic Legacy : Home to Walajah Venkataramana Bagavathar , a disciple of Saint Thyagaraja, whose compositions still echo in local music festivals. Folk Arts : Traditional forms like Therukoothu and Kai Silambattam are performed during temple festivals and village gatherings. Temple Rituals in Tamil : At Ratnagiri Bala Murugan Temple, poojas are conducted in Tamil, preserving regional devotional expression. 10 Interesting Facts 1. South India’s First Rail Line : Ranipet was part of the first railway operation between Royapuram and Arcot. 2. Navlakh Bagh :...