DD Podhigai is
Doordarshan
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Tamil language
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channel. It is broadcast both terrestrially and via satellite.
History
Doordarshan Kendra Chennai's (''சென்னை தொலைக்காட்சி நிலையம்'') Regional satellite Network, DD-5, was launched on 15 April 1993. This service is viewed in India and some parts of the world. DD-5 took a new identity in Tamil and was renamed DD Podhigai on 15 January 2000. Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai was inaugurated on 15 August 1975.
History of channel name
The name ''Podhigai'' was suggested by the viewers themselves. It is named after
Podhigai Hills situated in Tirunelveli district. This hill range is part of
Western Ghats of Southern India. This hill range is famous for its association with
Sage Agastya. Legend has it that Agastya created Tamil in this hill.
Thamirabarani River
The Thamirabarani or Tamraparni or Porunai is a perennial river that originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in the Ambasamudram taluk. It flows through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi dis ...
originates here.
Programmes
The channel offers a variety of programmes with films, infotainment programmes, news and current affairs being most prominent. Serial programming was discontinued in 2015. It is the only regional language satellite channel with terrestrial transmission. Terrestrial transmission is limited to major cities in Tamil Nadu.
See also
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DD Chennai
DD Chennai, formerly known as DD Madras, is a state-owned television channel telecasting from Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai.
History
Doordarshan Kendra Chennai was inaugurated on 15 August 1975. The service had been extended to the entire stat ...
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Currently broadcasts
Original series
*''Aardhana''
*''Aarogya Yog''
*''Anudamini''
*''Bin Bitiya Aangan Suna''
*''Chitrahaar''
*''Just Junior ...
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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References
External links
Doordarshan Official Internet siteDoordarshan news siteAn article at PFC
{{Terrestrial television channels of India
Television stations in Chennai
Foreign television channels broadcasting in the United Kingdom
Television channels and stations established in 1993
Indian direct broadcast satellite services
Doordarshan
1993 establishments in Tamil Nadu