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	Periyar's Movement
		Periyar's vigorous and spirited role in the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) contributed in no mean measure for the triumph of that first historic social struggle in the history of modern India.
		As Periyar was the leader of the opposition Justice Party, he was asked by the Governor and Governor General twice in 1940 and 1942 to form the ministry.
		By his experience and serious thought, Periyar was convinced that the individuals and movements that undertake the task of eradicating the social evils in India have to pursue the goal with devotion and dedication without deviating from the path and with uncompromising zeal.
	www.countercurrents.org /dalit-periyar280603.htm (5517 words)

	Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Periyar is famous for its pachyderm population, which is around 800 in number.
		Periyar is probably one of the few places, where one can observe the elephants in their natural surroundings, uninterrupted, and approach to within 20 metres of them, fearlessly.
		Periyar House, Aranya Niwas, in the tourist complex area, and Lake Palace at Edapalayam, alongwith several forest rest houses are the available means of accomodation.
	www.compassindiaonline.com /wildlife-in-india/periyar-wildlife-sanctuary.html (396 words)

	HOTEL AMBADI - YOUR HOLIDAY HOME IN THEKKADY. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Periyar wildlife sanctuary, one of India's biggest wild life sanctuaries, is a Tiger Reserve covering an area of 777 sq-km.
		Periyar Lake The most convenient way to view wildlife is to take a boat cruise on the lake, the only means of transport within the sanctuary.
		Periyar is a luxuriantly vegetated tract, 75% of which is covered with ever green and semi-evergreen forests.
	www.hotelambadi.com /Periyar.htm (424 words)

	PERIYAR-Rationalist/Social Reformer
		Periyar Ramasami (1879-1973) was known as the Voltaire (1694-1778) of South India, particularly, in Tamil Nadu.
		It is interesting to note the Term 'self-respect' as used by Periyar includes the three concepts liberty, equality and fraternity which Voltaire and other French revolutionists exhorted their countrymen to acquire.
		Periyar was born in an affluent family on 17th September 1879.
	www.uni-giessen.de /~gk1415/periyar.htm (480 words)

	Periyar: A confluence of cultures
		Periyar is a magnificent entity that spawned and nurtured a culture and hence became a cult.
		Periyar is indeed identified as the cradle of Kerala's civilisation, the great social leveller, attracting both Royalty and the poor alike.
		Sri Sankara, the apostle of Advaitha philosophy, was born in Kalady, on the banks of the Periyar and predictably, nurtured an enduring affection for the river.
	www.hinduonnet.com /folio/fo0107/01070460.htm (1144 words)

	Periyar wildlife sanctuary, thekkady
		Periyar is the pride of Kerela and a testimony to nature's splendor and human innovation.
		The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady.
		The Periyar Widlife sanctuary is spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wiild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.
	www.kerelatourism.info /periyar.html (250 words)

	PERIYAR
		Periyar Tiger Reserve lies in the Western Ghats in the Idukki District of the Kerala state in India.
		In Periyar Tiger Reserve 49 species of mammals, 265 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles, 12 species of amphibians, 35 species of fishes and 160 species of butterflies identified so far.
		As the estate is on the boundary of the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the general vegetation is similar to that of the Reserve, wild animals visit the area frequently.
	projecttiger.nic.in /periyar.htm (1157 words)

	"Periyar Holidays" - Periyar Kerala Holiday in Periyar
		Periyar wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is one of the largest and most visited wildlife reserves in India.
		At the core of the Periyar Tiger reserve is the serene Periyar lake created by the British in the year 1895 to divert water for irrigation.
		Periyar is a veritable paradise for elephants, sambar, wild pig, Malabar flying squirrel, gaur, stripe-necked mongoose and over 260 species of birds including Nilgiri wood pigeon, blue-winged parakeet.
	www.kerala-holidays.net /periyar (638 words)

	Periyar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It's centerpiece, the man-made periyar Lake at the height of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq.km, running through the forests of the western ghats in Kerala.
		The Best time to visit Periyar is between OCTOBER and MAY. The best chance of watching animals during the hot months of march, April and May, when water gets low and the grass dries out, animals especially elephants come down to the periyar lake to bath and frolic in the waters alongwith their young ones.
		Lepodopygopsis typus, Hypselobarbus periyarensis, Crossochilus periyarensis and Puntius ophicephalus are endemic to the upstreams of Periyar.
	www.geocities.com /rockygupta48/periyar.html (1142 words)

	Tourism in Periyar National Park, Elephant in Periyar, National Park Kerala, Tourism India, Tourism of Periyar National ...
		Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park Kerala and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world.
		Periyar (also known as Thekkady) is a park where one can witness playful elephants, whose population is currently around 800.
		Periyar National Park Kerala is a veritable paradise of elephants.
	tourism-of-india.com /periyar.html (820 words)

	Periyar National Park,Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,Periyar Wildlife Park
		Periyar (also Thekkady) is a park where one can witness playful pachyderms, whose population is currently around 800.
		Periyar and elephants are synonymous and one cannot be thought of without the other.
		The Periyar National Park is well connected by bus service from the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram (271 km), as well as the cities of Cochin (200 km), Kottayam (117 km), and Madurai (140 km).
	www.wildlife-tour-india.com /wildlife-in-india/periyar-national-park.html (872 words)

	Periyar wildlife sanctuary,periyar national park,periyar tiger reserve,periyar wildlife tour,periyar kerala,periyar ...
		Periyar National Park is situated in the hills of the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala in SW India.
		The centre piece of Periyar National park is the 5,500-hectare Periyar lake formed by the construction of a dam on the Periyar river in 1895.
		Periyar has a few Nilgiri Tahr, good numbers of which may also be seen on a day excursion to nearby Eravikulam National Park near Munnar.
	www.tourmyindia.com /wildlife_sancturies/periyar.html (298 words)

	Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,Periyar Wildlife Safari Trip,Adventure Trip to Periyar Sanctuary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Periyar National Park was established in the year 1950 and is named after the Periyar River.
		Another attraction of the wild is its splendid Periyar Lake amidst the sanctuary, encompassed by the scenic wildlife near the Tamil Nadu border in Kerela quite a captivating sight.
		Periyar reserves are the virtual celestial home of elephants that makes an excellent wildlife sighting and remains the key attraction.
	www.indianadventureportal.com /adventure-hot-spots/periyar.html (620 words)

	The Periyar Legatees By Chandrabhan Prasad
		On the eve of 125th birth anniversary of Periyar E V Ramasamy, a debate is raging in the Tamil country, with the new age Dalit intelligentsia taking up the task of exposing Periyar's social engineering.
		On Periyar's 125th birth anniversary, Dalit intellectuals of Tamil Nadu are engaged in serious re-thinking on Periyar, who is fast emerging a social villain.
		Periyar while ridiculing Dalit leaders, once commented: "Asking the government for jobs, education, duties, huts, and housing; and seeking from the Mirasadars (big land lords) two extra measures of paddy will not help in any way".
	www.countercurrents.org /dalit-prasad230904.htm (671 words)

	Feature - Periyar Tiger Reserve
		Mullaperiyar dam built across river Periyar in 1895 inundated the valleys forming a large lake of 26 sq.
		It assumed a new identity as Periyar wildlife sanctuary in 1950 when areas like Mount plateau and Ratendon valley were added to the Periyar lake reserve.
		The wide variety of habitats in periyar support a rich bird life of over 314 species, of which a third are winter migrants that stay here from september through march.
	www.indiatravelite.com /feature/periyartigerreserve.htm (818 words)

	Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,Periyar National Park,Periyar Wildlife Travel,Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary,Thekkady Wildlife ...
		Visit Periyar and have a time of your life in a park that is a haven to a number of wild and feathered species.
		The forest here slopes into the periyar lake, which serves as the waterhole for the animals where they can be spotted taking a dip or drinking the water.
		The nearest domestic airport and railway station of Periyar is at Madurai.
	www.lawrenceindia.com /kerala/periyar.html (489 words)

	Periyar,Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve in Periyar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and very rarely, a Tiger.
		Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen.
		Rail : Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest railhead from Periyar.
	www.indianwildlifeportal.com /wildlife-sanctuaries/periyar-wildlife-sanctuary.html (650 words)

	Periyar National Park in Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Among the unusual species found at Periyar are the flying lizard and the flying snake.
		The liquid notes of the Malabar whistling thrush and the loud call of the hornbills are distinctive amid the normal sounds of the jungle.
		Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion tailed macaque, the Nilgiri langur, common langur and bonnet macaque.
	www.travelmasti.com /Wildlife-sanct/periyar.htm (420 words)

	Periyar National Park, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Explore the greens and the wild of Periyar- an exotic wildlife Sanctuary of India.
		Periyar falls in Idukki district, an enchanting hill station, in Kerala.
		Since Periyar is better known for its sanctuary, the forest division provides bus service from Kumily to the sanctuary.
	www.indiatravelog.com /periyar (453 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Kochi News : Greenpeace bid to make Periyar an election issue
		Greenpeace India is hitting the campaign trail in Ernakulam seeking a vote for saving the river, Periyar, which it says is being poisoned to death by the scores of chemical industries located in the Eloor-Edayar industrial belt.
		He said the protection of the Periyar should be a key political issue and be debated during electioneering.
		The politicians in Kerala are yet to realise the importance of protecting the Periyar, he regretted.
	www.hindu.com /2004/04/23/stories/2004042313780300.htm (519 words)

	About the University
		The role of the Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Directors of various education departments and University - Industry interaction shall be made known to the public to mitigate the problems/issues in the related areas of higher education.
		Launching of Periyar University website and greater application of Information Technology in academic and administration are some of the steps taken relating to communication.
		Periyar University is to introduce courses on frontier areas to make the students aware of the latest developments and to the market need.
	www.tnuniv.ac.in /periyar/About.htm (754 words)

	Periyar Tiger Trail
		Periyar is home to more than 145 varieties of orchids, and the guides will point out fascinating plantlife including the huge jackfruit, which grows off the sides of tall trees; plus ficus, sandalwood, banyan, cinnamon, guava trees, teak, rosewood, wild turmeric, gooseberry and pepper.
		The Periyar Tiger Reserve, located in the mountains of the Western Ghats in southern Kerala, encompasses over 777 square kms of forest up to an elevation of 2000 metres.
		Periyar is a popular destination for busloads of school children and tour buses packed with music-blaring, trash-tossing holidaymakers, so the only way to really experience it fully is to get as far away from the people as possible.
	www.i-escape.com /hotel_print.php?hotel_key=IS030 (2563 words)

	Kerala tour package - Enjoy the beautiful tropical beaches in Cochin and high hill stations in Munnar. The backwaters ...
		The backwaters of Kerala and Periyar national park are also included in the tour package.
		Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in India.
		The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km.
	www.wildspace.biz /kerala.htm (845 words)

	Periyar Tiger Reserve -Thekkadi, Kerala, India
		Amphibians are among the least studied vertebrate groups in Periyar.
		They are Periyar trout (Lepidopygopsis typus), Periyar lattia (Crossocheilus periyarensis) Periyar barb (Puntius micropogon periyarensis) and Noemacheilus menoni.
		Periyar is an important abode of the well known game fish, mahseer Tor khudree, a western ghat endemic species.
	www.periyartigerreserve.org /html/herpetofauna.htm (270 words)

	Jaya was DMK's mistake: Veeramani - Sify.com
		For instance, Periyar's 125th birthday is being celebrated in Chicago by the Periyar International and the North American Dravidian Association.
		In Periyar's time, the depressed and downtrodden people were fighting for their rights.
		Periyar came out of the Congress for two major reasons, to fight Brahmin domination and secure social justice.
	sify.com /news/politics/fullstory.php?id=13253791 (1300 words)

	When Periyar met Vinoba Bhave - Sify.com
		While Periyar, an atheist, targeted Hinduism and blamed the religion for the social discrimination of lower castes, Vinoba Bhave was deeply religious, who taught from the scriptures.
		Periyar accepted the invitation, and he, along with his wife Maniyammai, met Bhave at the National College in Trichy.
		Later, the paper said, Periyar spoke to the paper's reporter about some of the issues that were discussed at the meeting.
	sify.com /news/fullstory.php?id=13536135 (474 words)

	Periyar Tiger Reserve -Thekkady, Kerala, India
		Periyar tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction.
		Sprawled over an area of 777 Sq.km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India.
		By taking tourists along, they are involved in the conservation of the forests of Periyar and some valuable revenue is generated for community welfare.
	www.periyartigerreserve.org (265 words)

	Periyar,Periyar Kerala,Periyar Kerala Tour,Periyar Kerala Travel India
		Periyar- complete information on periyar, periyar in kerala india.
		A pleasant place to escape from the madding crowds of the cities and towns, Periyar is a nice place to cruise on the lake, a place to enjoy a jungle walk with an opportunity to see the wild animals.
		Periyar also harbors the leopard, wild dog, barking deer and mouse deer.
	www.indiantraveldestinations.com /kerala-travel-india/periyar-tour.html (293 words)

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		The northeastern boundary of the Reserve is a ridge, which also forms boundary between the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu for 90 km.
		The forest around the reservoir, the Periyar Lake, was declared as reserve forest known as Periyar Lake Reserve in 1899.
		in 1950 and renamed as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
	www.sanctuaryasia.com /projecttiger/periyar.doc (1587 words)

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		Renotified as Periyar and enlarged from 60,000ha to its present size in 1950.
		Periyar has often been included in status surveys of specific species, such as lion-tailed macaque (Green and Minkowski, 1977; Kurup, 1979) and Nilgiri langur (Kurup, 1975) or in more general surveys (Krishnan, 1975).
		Neelakantan, K.K. Glimpses of the birds of Periyar.
	www.wcmc.org.uk /igcmc/s_sheets/kerala/0214v.html (2157 words)

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