South India cycle expedition 18: Thanjavur- Kumbakonam- Srimushnam 94 kms

✪ Temples of Kumbakonam and Cauvery river!
✪ Silent villages and amazing roads
✪ Meeting retired Captain Anandhanji
✪ “Had Shivaji Maharaj not been there...”
✪ “Weak young generation" is also enemy of the nation
✪ Velunavhiyar Centre of Srimushnam- A unique perspective
✪ “रगड़ा बनाएगा तगड़ा" 

Hello. 29th January. During this cycle tour, I am having so unique interactions. Today also I will have a special meeting. Dr. Siddharthji from Seva Bharathi, South Tamil Nadu helped me connect with such an organization at Srimushnam. Between Thanjavur and Pudducherry, there was a planned halt at Solatharam. But we could not find any organization or any person there. Then Siddharthji suggested this Srimushnan centre, just 7 kms from Solatharam. Therefore I could get to meet retired Captain Anandhanji. I could see his work. 

South India cycle expedition 17: Mallipattninam- Thanjavur 68 kms

✪ Ride towards fertile and rich cultural region
✪ In the land of Chaulas, Pandyas and Nayakas
✪ Walk across Thanjavur city
✪ Unforgettable Thanjavur Royal palace
✪ Brihadeeshwara Temple- Marvelous, enormous and impossible!
✪ Dialogue in Thajnavur Ramakrishna Math
✪ Wonderful and innovative demonstrations by children
✪ Group Asanas and cheering up each other

Hello. Morning of 28th January! I watched Ramar Covil temple and left Thondi. Today’s distance is just 68 kms. Thanjavur- the historical and cultural centre! The road from Mallipattinam goes through small villages. Pleasant morning and Sun just risen from behind the trees! There is strong head- wind. But now I am used to it. Small villages, interior roads and such a beautiful countryside road! Peaceful nature. After completing 12 kms, I reached a main road. Took breakfast. It seems marriage days are going on. On some places, I saw marriage ceremonies. I also listened South Indian Mangalashtak and Shahnai!