The Flowers and the Gemstones (2019)
Skanda Puranam (from mythology) tells the story of Kanyakumari who threw into the sea, the flowers and gemstones kept for her marriage with Shiva. It is said to have coloured the shores. When the last Maharaja of Travancore dynasty travelled through Kanyakumari, he was awed by the exquisite garland made of Oleander flowers and called it Manikkamalai - the ruby garland. Ever since, a family in Thovalai village of Kanyakumari has been weaving Maharaja's favourite garland every morning, to be sent to his Palace temple. The dynasty ended long ago and state borders were marked in modern India. Yet, the custom holding the two lands, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, remains intact.
Director: Sriram Raja
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Cinematography: Deyali Mukherjee
Production: Films Division of India
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: Sriram Raja
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flowers and the Gemstones about?
- Skanda Puranam (from mythology) tells the story of Kanyakumari who threw into the sea, the flowers and gemstones kept for her marriage with Shiva. It is said to have coloured the shores. When the last Maharaja of Travancore dynasty travelled through Kanyakumari, he was awed by the exquisite garland made of Oleander flowers and called it Manikkamalai - the ruby garland. Ever since, a family in Thovalai village of Kanyakumari has been weaving Maharaja's favourite garland every morning, to be sent to his Palace temple. The dynasty ended long ago and state borders were marked in modern India. Yet, the custom holding the two lands, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, remains intact.
- Who directed The Flowers and the Gemstones?
- The Flowers and the Gemstones was directed by Sriram Raja.
- How long is The Flowers and the Gemstones?
- The Flowers and the Gemstones has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Flowers and the Gemstones?
- The Flowers and the Gemstones is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Flowers and the Gemstones produced?
- The Flowers and the Gemstones was produced in India.