The Indian Museum-cum-Research Center in Puducherry was established in memory of the eminent Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramanya Bharatiyar, who popularly held the title “Mahakabi”, literally the supreme poet. The Mahakavi Bharathiyar Memorial Centre museum was established at Bharathiyar’s residence, where the poet took refuge from the ruling British Raj from 1908 to 1918 when Puducherry (earlier Pondicherry) was governed by French rule. The city of Puducherry is no less than one of the greatest poets of South India. Subramanya Bharati, a noted poet, and freedom fighter became famous in this small French colony. Although not born in Puducherry, he sought refuge in the city in 1908 to avoid arrest by the ruling British. It was here that he was able to freely compose some of his best works and earned the title Mahakabi Bharatiya, which translates to ‘Great Poet Bharati’. His residence on Eswaran Dharmaraja Koil Street has been converted into a museum and research center that traces his life history. The Mahakavi Bharathiyar Memorial Centre museum has interesting displays of personal memorabilia, photographs as well as some of his works.
Mahakavi Bharathi Memorial Museum, a Grade I heritage structure, is a synthesis of French colonial and traditional Tamil-style architecture. The facade is in the local architectural style with a ‘thinnai’ and a ‘thajbharam’. Today it stands as an immortal monument to the great poet. In a way, it was the center of discussion aimed at achieving the independence of the country. The house where the poet’s quill once sounded has been acquired by the government. 1972 Pondicherry. It is an amazing place to visit. Mahakabi Bharatiya lived here for ten years and wrote many of his best poems here. Not many people know the place. So, it is very peaceful to visit without any hassle. Here lives unknown to the British people. The space is slightly enlarged to show its specialty. Pondicherry is a must-visit. It is near 
The Bharatiya Memorial Museum-cum-Research Center in Puducherry was established in memory of the eminent Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramanya Bharatiya, who popularly held the title “Mahakabi”, literally the supreme poet. The museum was established at Bharathiyar’s residence, where the poet took refuge from the ruling British Raj from 1908 to 1918 when Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) was ruled by French rule. During this period of his political asylum in the city, Bharatiyar wrote some of his works such as ‘Kuyil Pattu’, ‘Kannan Pattu’, and ‘Panchali Sabatham’. The quaint French colony of Pondicherry became a source of inspiration for the poet, and he wrote some of his outstanding literary works, including patriotic and romantic works, from where his memorial museum now stands. The Bharatiya Memorial Museum-cum-Research Centre, today houses over 17,000 manuscripts, handwritten books, and journals, of which around 3,000 contain everything written and related to Bharatiya and some of the rarest photographs related to the poet. The Bharatiya Memorial Museum cum Research Centre, located at No. 20
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