The name Dehradun reminds one of the celebrated institution of the Indian army - the Indian Military Academy. A renowned institution, which gains credentials from world wide, Indian Military Academy boasts of the rich tradition of the vast force of India.
Raja Veda Pathashala in Kumbakonam, also acclaimed as Raja Veda Kavya Patasala, is 400 years old in which thousands of scholars got their knowledge base on Sanskrit, Epics, Hindu religion, Vedas and rituals. The Pathashala has 240 students undergoing various classes.
Vedic priests rigorously teach the lessons and conduct examinations for the students to test the knowledge in this age old educational institution. The students are taught Vedic chanting required for all types of Hindu rituals.
The house of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the famous mathematician, is on the Sarangapani street in Kumbakonam. Ramanujan and his parents lived in this traditional house in the temple town of Kumbakonam.
This family home is a revered museum now. During his 32 years of life, Ramanujan spent most of his time in this home. He died at this place. He had primary school education, high school education and college education all from this home.
The home displays many artifacts, manuscripts, notebooks and materials used by Ramanujan for the fond memory of this great genius of India.
Founded in 1929 by the Raja Annamalai Chettiar, this residential university sprawling over 300 acres of land is known for teaching Carnatic music among many other educational fields.
The healing centre provides treatments for a number of ailments. Apart from that, it also offers many classes and courses in the fields of medicine
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium was built in the year 1989. The planetarium presents the visitors an opportunity to unscramble the myths of outer space.
The planetarium is a sky theatre with a dome of 15 meters in diameter. Around 225 people can be seated at a time. It provides an awareness of astronomy among the students and the common public. The shows are a combination of entertainment and instructions. It provides a pleasant experience. The narration, music and the sound effects creates among the viewers a sense of total participation.
Montfort school is one of the well established residential boys school in Yercaud which was started in the year 1917 by Bro. Denis. The school has a splendid chapel that is built entirely with exquisite stones and is an excellent example of Franco-Indian architecture. The entrance of the school has three symmetrical grey walls which represents the three stalwarts who started the school.
Kalakshetra is a school for those who want to excel in their artistic abilities and study various intricacies in a structured manner. Aysha Rau formed little Theatre group, in May 1991, to promote theatre for children and tap their creative potential. It promotes creative aptitude and talent through workshops in dance, drama, art and craft, mime, music, pottery, puppetry, magic, photography and 3-D projects conducted by professionals. The children are taken for educative excursions. The key word in Little Theatre is 'to have fun'.
Aligarh is best known today for its Aligarh Muslim University, where the thoughts of having a separate Islamic nation found ground. Muslim students from all over the Islamic world come here to study.
Dr. Yashwant Singh Paramar University Of Horticulture and Forestry
This University is the first of its kind in Asia. Sprawling over an area of 550 hectares in Solan district, the University was established in 1985 by Dr. Y.S.Paramar, the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. There are around 14 departments in the university.