20-546: Muthialpet is an Assembly constituency in the union territory of Puducherry in India . Masi Makam or Masi Magam is an important festival in the Tamil speaking world. The festival falls in the Tamil month of Masi (mid-February to mid-March). Maham or Makam is one among the twenty-seven stars in the astrological system. The makam star in the Masi month usually falls on the full moon day and
40-487: A Representative Assembly ( Assemblée représentative ) was created. Thus, in 1946, on 25 October, the representative assembly of 44 members has replaced the general council ( conseil général ). The Representative Assembly had 44 seats until merger of Chandernagore in 1951. Later, it reduced to 39 seats. The French government transferred the four enclaves to the Indian Union under a de facto treaty on 1 November 1954. Later
60-588: A battle with Soorapadman. The Skanda Sashti festival celebrated annually for more than a century, is unique to Muthialpet. Those living around the Murugan Temple, especially the Sengunthar Mudaliars consider it more important than Deepavali. According to mythology , Skanda Sashti is a six-day battle between the evil demon – Soorapadman and Lord Muruga , who finally kills the asura with the Vel (lance). The story of
80-478: A peacock, which is the Lord's vahana (vehicle), and the other a cock that was placed on His flag. It is a time when divine intervention brings good to the people. The killing of the asura reminds us to stick to the path of righteousness. Though it seems just like any other play with men dressed up like asuras and devas, there is an element of divinity in the performance. People fast during the six days and those taking part in
100-576: A procession after a bath clad in turmeric strained clothes. Muthialpet murugan temple For, the people of Muthialpet, living around the Sri Sundara Vinayakar Subramanya Swamy Siddhivinayaka Temple, reserve the celebrations for the final day of the annual Skanda Sashti. This festival has been celebrated since 1861. They wear new clothes and burst crackers at the time of the Soorasamharam when Lord Muruga waged
120-407: Is celebrated during the month of October. People who live in that street are mainly Christians who consider that festival more important. This festival is celebrated for 10 days. The first 9 days car procession takes place around the church. The 10th-day car procession goes to the entire street. During the procession both Hindus and Christians in that street welcome Mary with flowers and candles. This
140-667: Is celebrated for 10 days. Muthialpet Assembly constituency Muthialpet is a legislative assembly constituency in the Union territory of Puducherry in India . This constituency covers the area under wards 1-4 and 6-8 of Puducherry Municipality. Muthialpet Assembly constituency is a part of Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency . 11°57′14″N 79°50′02″E / 11.954°N 79.834°E / 11.954; 79.834 Puducherry Legislative Assembly Official Opposition (9) The Puducherry Legislative Assembly ( French : Assemblée législative de Pondichéry )
160-482: Is considered highly auspicious in many temples across southern India , especially in Tamil Nadu , Puducherry and Kerala . One of the important rituals on this day is the taking of idols to the seashore or ponds. Therefore, the festival is also referred to as a holy bath ceremony. Long processions from different temples arrive at the shore with idols of Vishnu and Shiva . Idols from Shakti temples are also brought to
180-590: Is the unicameral legislature of the Indian union territory (UT) of Puducherry , which comprises four districts: Puducherry , Karaikal , Mahé and Yanam . Out of eight union territories of India, only three have legislatures and they are Delhi , Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir . After delimitation shortly after its formation, the Puducherry legislative assembly has 33 seats, of which 5 are reserved for candidates from scheduled castes and 3 members are nominated by
200-505: Is the most important festival for Christians living in Muthialpet. In the name of goddess Sri Panchali/Dhowpathy, people who vow to take part in the fire walking ordeal observe 40 days fast and wear saffron-coloured clothes and after a purificatory bath, walk through the fire stretch to the astonishment of the spectators. This festival takes place in the month of June. All Christians in Muthialpet celebrate this festival greatly. This festival
220-702: The Government of India . 30 out of 33 Members are elected directly by the people based on universal adult franchise and the remaining three are nominated by the central government. These nominated members enjoy the same powers as elected members of the assembly. Geographically, the area under the Puducherry UT consists of three disjointed regions, with Puducherry and Karaikal districts surrounded by districts of Tamil Nadu , Yanam district an enclave of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh , and Mahé district bordered by districts of Kerala . The four districts were ruled by
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#1732852678130240-580: The French before they were integrated into India in 1962. For ease of administration, during French rule, the area under these four districts was divided into 39 assembly constituencies. After becoming a UT of India, Puducherry was divided into 30 assembly constituencies, which were restructured in 2005 by the Delimitation Commission of India . In 1946, French India ( Inde française ) became Overseas territory ( Territoire d'outre-mer ) of France. Then
260-444: The Lord defeating Soorapadman and his cronies – Singa Mugan and Yaanai Mugan – is enacted through traditional theatre form by groups of men in Muthialpet. The rituals will usually begin by 9.30 p.m. Rockets zoomed from one end of the rope to another to depict the powerful arrows of Lord Muruga. Soorapadman used to torment the devas. Lord Muruga came to their rescue. He threw his vel at the demon, which tore him into two halves – one became
280-465: The administration of the territory. The President also appoints the Chief Minister . The President, on the advice of the Chief Minister , appoints the other Ministers. The Union Territories Act, 1963 limits the number of elected members of the assembly to 30 and allows the central government to appoint not more than 3 nominated MLAs. The same act ensures that seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in
300-698: The legislative assembly. The Representative Assembly was converted into the Legislative Assembly of Pondicherry on 1 July 1963 as per Section 54(3) of The Union Territories Act, 1963 and its members were deemed to have been elected to the Assembly. Thus, the First Legislative Assembly was formed without an election. Elections for the assembly have been held since 1964. Very few state/union territory legislative assemblies have nominated MLAs and their voting powers are limited with Puducherry being
320-417: The nominated MLAs enjoy voting powers at par with elected MLAs, as the 1963 law per se did not differentiate between the nominated MLAs from the elected ones. Puducherry has five official names, owing to its linguistic diversity, past French heritage, and the legacy of British India. The legislative assembly is referred to as follows: The current Legislative Assembly is located in the rue Victor Simonel in
340-515: The only exception. In 2021, the Supreme Court of India has clarified two important aspects related to the nominated MLAs. . The first one is about their nomination. The court held that as per the 1963 act the Government of India is empowered to nominate the MLAs even without consulting the Government of Puducherry . The second one is about the voting power of the nominated MLAs. The court also held that
360-410: The play are more austere. That day whoever visits Muthialpet is welcomed into homes and offered something to eat. ஆவியுடன் உடலுமற்றைப் பொருள் முழுதும் உனக்கேயென்றளித்த பின்னும் பாவிகள்போல மிடியாலும் பிணியாலும் துயரமுறப் பண்ணலாமோ காவியங்கைக் குஞ்சரியாள் மணவாளா கருங்குறப்பெண் கணைக்கண்மோகா மூவிரண்டு முகத்தெந்தாய்! முத்தியால்பேட்டை வளர் முருகவேளே! வண்ணச்சரபம் தண்டபாணி சுவாமிகள். This festival
380-463: The shore. Pujas and other rituals are held and thousands of devotees throng the shore to offer prayer. It is celebrated in Muthialpet, on the shore at the fishing hamlet of Vaithikuppam. The famous sedal is understood to mean self-imposed physical torture undertaken by devotees who pierce small silver hooks and spears in their body or tongues in fulfillment of some vow. It is said that as many as 100 needles are pierced over their bodies. They then go in
400-637: The territory was merged with India on 16 August 1962. On 10 May 1963, the Indian Parliament enacted the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 that came into force on 1 July 1963. This introduced the same pattern of government that prevailed in the rest of the country, but subject to certain limitations. Under Article 239 of the Indian Constitution , the President of India appoints an Administrator LG with such designation as he may specify to head
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