It was a heritage walk with a difference.
School students here on Monday visited historically significant places in the city and gained in-depth knowledge of each place.
Organised by the Salem Historical Society, 100 students gathered at the Don Bosco Anbu Illam at Mulluvadi Gate.
The society’s general secretary J. Barnabas explained the importance of the trip and its objective.
Students first visited The Modern Theatres Limited on Yercaud Main Road that was founded by T.R. Sundaram in 1935.
As many as 136 films were produced in the studio in many languages after which the studio was closed in 1982.
Only the arch carrying the name of the company stands high while the studio was razed down and bungalows have been constructed. The team visited Sugavaneswarar Temple which is over 1000-years-old where a 13th century inscription carries the name “Salem.”
The team visited Kasturibai Gandhi Bridge that was constructed in 1923 across the River Thirumanimutharu.
Krishnadas Dev Chand Seth constructed the bridge in memory of his daughter, Gandhibai and named it when Gandhi’s wife Kasturibai visited Salem. She dedicated the bridge to the people of the city.
The team visited Jamia Masjid that was constructed in 1757 where Tipu Sultan offered prayers. The 105-year-old British era water tanks constructed in July 12, 1912 for quenching the thirst of bullock carts and horses were also explained to the students. The team visited the 17th century Anglican Cemetery located opposite the Collectorate and also the Gandhi Memorial Hall at the post office near Government Arts College.
Mr. Barnabas told the students that all the monuments that were part of the city’s history were in deplorable condition and asked the students to work together for protecting it.
