21-649: The Theosophist is the monthly journal of the international Theosophical Society based in Adyar , India. It was founded in India in 1879 by Helena Blavatsky , who was also its editor. The journal is still being published till date. For the year 1930, the journal was published in Hollywood, California by Annie Besant and Marie Russak Hotchener , but it returned to Adyar in 1931. The journal features articles about philosophy , art , literature and occultism . The Theosophical Society
42-730: A map from the year 1740 when the British purchased the village and integrated it with the Madras Presidency . Adyar started to grow rapidly at the turn of the 20th century following the founding of the headquarters of the Theosophical Society by Mrs. Helena Blavatsky here in 1883. Following the establishment of the Theosophical Society headquarters, the Kalakshetra , a cultural organisation to promote traditional arts and culture
63-459: Is co-located with Sishya. Sub-localities of Adyar include Gandhi Nagar , Kasturibai Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Indira Nagar , Venkatarathnam Nagar, Padmanabha Nagar, Bhaktavatsalam Nagar, Parameshwari Nagar , Jeevaratnam Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Karpagam Gardens, and Arunachalapuram. Kotturpuram Kotturpuram , also known as Kottur , is a neighbourhood in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu , India and
84-839: Is headquartered in the Besant Nagar neighborhood of Adyar. The lake/pond restoration efforts across the country are managed from this set up. Schools in the neighbourhood include the oldest and a very big campus school in Adyar St. Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, which was started in 1875, St. Michael's Academy, Kendriya Vidyalaya , Bala Vidya Mandir, The Hindu Senior Secondary School, Bharath Senior Secondary School, Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School, Sishya , St Johns English School & Junior College, Maple Bear Canadian Preschool, and Indus Early Learning Centre, Vidya Ratna PTS Matric Higher Secondary School, The Chennai School (International Baccalaureate). The École Franco-Indienne Sishya
105-517: Is located here. It was inaugurated by former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi . This area has part of revenue village Kottur, which comes under Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk and part of revenue village (Zamin) Adyar, which comes under Mambalam-Guindy Taluk. This whole area comes under Adyar Sub-Register office for any registrations and under Saidapet corporation for getting voter ID etc. Kotturpuram consist of three areas: (Zamin) Adyar and Kottur Village settlements form this part. The area
126-878: Is situated in the Southern banks of the Adyar River . It is surrounded by Nandanam in the North and North-West, Adyar in the South-East, IIT Chennai and Guindy in the South and Little Mount (a part of Greater Saidapet ) in the South-West. The neighbourhood is served by Kotturpuram MRTS railway station . Centuries old Hindu temples, such as Perumal Koil (around 1000 years) and Ponniamman Koil (around 400 years) are situated in Kottur. Anna Centenary Library , one of South East Asia's largest libraries
147-769: Is surrounded by the Tharamani in the West, Thiruvanmiyur to the South, Besant Nagar in the East, Kotturpuram in the North-West and Raja Annamalai puram in the North past the Adyar River. Adyar is one of the costliest areas in Chennai with property values four times the value of similar sized properties in the northern part of Chennai . The Gandhi Nagar region of Adyar is one of the poshest localities in Chennai. The neighbourhood gets its name from
168-458: The Adyar River , which flows through its northern limits. The term Adyar is the anglicized form of the Tamil word aḍai-ārŭ ( lit. clogged-river ), which is colloquially just pronounced as aḍayār . Adyar and the neighbouring Guindy had been used as hunting grounds by British officials of Fort St. George from the 1680s onwards though Adyar is first mentioned as a suburb of Madras only in
189-594: The Aryan philosophy, and by its strange dogmas and obscure beliefs. The main objectives of the society were to establish British India as a center of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, to study the Aryan culture and to explore the hidden mysteries and inherent powers in men. The first centre was established in Bombay, but the society soon installed a network of branches throughout India, and its journal, The Theosophist ,
210-495: The North and the Buckingham Canal divides Kotturpuram and Tharamani in the North-West and West respectively. The Mass Rapid Transit System (Chennai) runs through Adyar and has three stations within the neighbourhood – Kasturbai Nagar, Indira Nagar and Thiruvanmiyur. Adyar has a bus depot operating both intra-city and inter-city buses. Adyar is also home to Adyar Cancer Institute and Central Leather Research Institute ,
231-479: The interest of the general public, publishing articles which will relate religion, science, philosophy, psychology, politics, industry, etc., to the science of Theosophy in a manner calculated to arouse the interest of the public. The Theosophical World, an enlargement of Adyar News, will keep members in touch with the Society's special affairs and growth. The American Editorial Committee has been requested to cooperate in
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#1732852260669252-512: The printer in Madras was troublesome as it involved a jolting carriage ride that could take an hour each way. Colonel Olcott wished to have a printing company at Adyar for the journal and other publications, but that did not occur until 1909, when the Vasanṭā Press was established under the presidency of Annie Besant. Hand-powered equipment was used for printing initially. In October 1911, a larger type
273-417: The publication of The Theosophist through personal contributions, through gathering contributions from other qualified writers, and also, if possible, by making arrangements for advertisements." Adyar, Chennai Adyar is a large neighbourhood in south Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India . It is among the most upscale neighborhoods in Chennai. It is located on the southern banks of the Adyar River . It
294-550: The world's largest leather research institute. Fortis Malar, one of the best speciality hospitals in Chennai, is also located in Adyar. IIT Madras , Anna University , National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kumar Rani Meena Muthiah Arts and Science College, Asian College of Journalism and the Technical Teachers Training Institute are all located in adjacent neighbourhoods. The Environmentalist Foundation of India
315-421: Was circulated extensively throughout the three Presidencies. Due to its widespread circulation, The Theosophist has been heavily linked with the politics of British India. Despite not explicitly stating any political agendas as of yet, it has been associated with the formation of Congress. According to the later account of Annie Besant, it was discovered that the decision to convene the first Congress in Madras
336-547: Was established by Rukmini Devi Arundale at Adyar in 1936. The 1931 census records Adyar as a zamindari village in Kancheepuram district . Adyar was included within the Chennai Corporation limits in 1948. As of 2018, Adyar zone had a green cover of 30.1 percent, as against the city's 14.9 percent average. This was the highest green cover recorded in the city. The Adyar River divides Raja Annamalaipuram and Adyar in
357-455: Was initially called TNHB colony and was handed over to the residents after completion of the scheme. It was subsequently renamed to "Kottur Gardens". The residents of Kottur Gardens are part of a voluntary residents welfare association called "Kottur Gardens Residents Association". The TNSC constructed flats in the river bed since it was on the dead-end (No Bridge on the River in 1960-70) outside
378-610: Was introduced for improved legibility. The number of copies printed grew from 400 in the first issue to 800 in 1909 and 4000 two years later. In 1936, President George S. Arundale reshaped the journal into being more of a magazine for a general readership. He appointed an American Editorial Committee that was associated with the Editorial Board at Adyar. The three members were Fritz Kunz, Professor H. Douglas Wild, and Claude Bragdon. The announcement stated: "Beginning with January, 1936, The Theosophist will be edited as far as possible in
399-567: Was officially formed in New York City , United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky , Colonel Henry Steel Olcott , William Quan Judge , and others. The society's initial objective was the "study and elucidation of Occultism , the Cabala etc." It established its roots in India in 1879, winning its supporters by its portrayal of sympathy for the native population, by its enthusiasm for
420-542: Was originally Nawab's Garden ( Nawabs of Arcot ), which was later purchased by M. A. Chidambaram from whom the Government of Tamil Nadu purchased it for development. This area was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board under a Housing Board scheme in 1975. The scheme included Individual houses and Flats under HIG and MIG category in a planned layout with 5 main roads, crescent road, circular road and loop streets. The scheme also demarcated shopping complexes and parks. The area
441-487: Was taken on the recommendation of the Theosophical Society after its convention of December 1884. The success of the periodical publications of the journal has been identified as an encouragement for many of the Indian leaders to experiment by forming an Indian political congress. Until 1909, The Theosophist was printed by Messrs. Thompson & Co., Printers, in Madras (now Chennai). The journey between headquarters in Adyar and
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