We refrained from writing about bronzes in this series but no Ramayanam will be complete without mentioning Paruthiyur Ramar either.
This place is around 5 kms from Kudavasal near sengalipuram.
Long ago a devotee by name Sri Krishna Sastri revered as Paruthiyur Periyava lived in this village. Periyava had conducted Ramayana upanyasams and did over 100 Pattabhishekams in his career. He desired to build a Rama temple in his Village and prayed for Rama’s blessings.
But, Sri Rama instructed him in his dreams to build a temple tank first. A very big surprise was waiting for periyava. Beautiful bronze Rama murtis were found when he constructed the Tank.
Rama came out with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman.
This Rama is dated to Parantaga period ( mid 10thC) by scholars and is one of the oldest Rama bronzes.( we are not posting the image due to obvious reasons)
More than research and period – It is interesting to note that it is Rama himself who decides on every thing. Whether it is going underground or coming back.
Many times during this series, I too had the experience that I am just a tool and he is getting all the details out.
As Manickavasagar said – Avan arulale avan thal vanangi –