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Tamil CINEMA · 2019
The Flowers and the Gemstones
Overview
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.
A closer look
The Flowers and the Gemstones (2019) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Sriram Raja. Runtime: 25 minutes.
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What is the original language of The Flowers and the Gemstones?
The Flowers and the Gemstones is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Flowers and the Gemstones?
Our source metadata lists 26 July 2019. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Flowers and the Gemstones?
The listed director is Sriram Raja.
How long is The Flowers and the Gemstones?
The recorded runtime is 25 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Flowers and the Gemstones?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
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.
