Thirumurai search would have been an >excellent excuse for him to go around and meet people under guise..
I agree with that. I also think AV took those years off to strengthen his rapport with the people. And what better way than to give the crown to your Chithappaa, earn everybody's goodwill and spend 15 long in traveling to new places?:-)
He was a master strategist.
You people...I wonder what a PS- The Sequel would have been like?? What characters would have found their way in? How would the story have gone on, from where Kalki left off? )I know Nandhpuraththu Naayaki continues...but I didn't find it as engrossing as PS.)
So...any ideas?:-)
Personally - I wish Kalki had described VD-Kundhavai's marriage in detail. Would have loved to read it.
-Hi, Sorry, that was an error. Vimalidithan - Kundavi's (RR) daughter got married to Rajendra's son. Latter, from their daughter's dynasty Kulothungan came to throne - beginning of Telugu Cholas dynasty. Regds. SB
>-Hi, Sorry, that was an error. Vimalidithan - Kundavi's (RR) >daughter got married to Rajendra's son. Latter, from their >daughter's dynasty Kulothungan came to throne - beginning of Telugu >Cholas dynasty.
Oooh...but why did Kulothungan- from the daughter's line- come to the throne? Wasn't there anyone else in the main Chola line to follow the previous King?
Hi, Neelakanta Sastri writes: Rajaraja - Rajendra - Ammangadevi (one branch) Rajaraja - Kundava married to Vimaladitya - Rajaraja Narendra (another Branch) Rajendra II is born out of the wedlock between Ammangadevi & Raraja Narendra - who is known as Kulothunga I (also known Chalukya Chola.
It is pertinent to note that ascendency moves from the male heirs to the female heir's dynasty. Kulothunga II, son of Vikramacholan, grandson of Kulothunga I - has brought out Periyapuranam through Sekkizhar;
His son - Rajaraja II - father of Kulothunga III - ascended to the throne latter. Rajaraja II was known as Thirubhuvanachakravarthy. Meykeerthi : " Poomaruviya thisaimugathon padaitha perum puvi vilanga ..... "
When we talk of Kulothunga, it is difficult to forget Kumbakonam Sethuraman. Aruludai Cholamandalam: Kakkapujandar Nadi says ( 1975): 1. In the second sub-way (Surangam) of Dharasuram on the 33rd step, one can find the statue of Rajaja II and weapons; 2. Southwest of Thirunallur :: Weapons are buried 3. West of Thiruvalanchuzhi : Chalukya weapons are buried; 4. South West of Kangaikonda Cholapuram Foreign and North Indian articles will be found ( Bengal Vinyakar :: Maligaimedu are in this direction) 5. The chief Stapathy of Dharasuram temple is reborn today. He is named after a Snake and an archeologist ( Dr. Nagaswamy !) 6. Rajaraja II is now re-born and is aged 51 (in 1975). He is rich in Malasia & shall visit Kumbakonam reg. Sakadai (automobile); 7. The Durgai positioned in the 8th Entrance of King Rajaraja's palace is now at Patteeswaram 8. Lot of hidden items will come out near Koothanur Sarswathi temple
Re other Kaalis around the palace: 1. Nallur Kali 2. Udayalur Selvamahakali 3. Thirukkarugavur Mullaikkali 4. Cholazhan maligai : Ilankachiamman 5. Thiruvalanchuzhi : Ashtabujakali 6. Needur : Mahakali 7. Patteswaram : Durgai 8. Ammangudi Durgai is known as Kathyayini (as worshipped by Calukyas in 6 - 9 AD).
> Oooh...but why did Kulothungan- from the daughter's line- come to the > throne? Wasn't there anyone else in the main Chola line to follow the > previous King?
The last son of Rajendra chola - athi rajendra died young without heirs. There was quite a bit of confusion in the kingdom before kulothunga came to power.
It was Kulothunga who bought the much needed stability - by ruling for more than 50 years. He concentrated on the welfare of the people - apart from warfare.
He was one of the earliest "chidambarams" of India, who got the title "Sungam Thavirtha Chozhan"
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >1. In the second sub-way (Surangam) of Dharasuram on the 33rd step, >one can find the statue of Rajaja II and weapons; 2. Southwest of Thirunallur :: Weapons are buried >3. West of Thiruvalanchuzhi : Chalukya weapons are buried; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Were any steps taken to verify the truth of these statements? Any excavations...digs...anything??
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >5. The chief Stapathy of Dharasuram temple is reborn today. He is >named after a Snake and an archeologist ( Dr. Nagaswamy !) >6. Rajaraja II is now re-born and is aged 51 (in 1975). He is rich in >Malasia & shall visit Kumbakonam reg. Sakadai (automobile); >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Oh my....!!!! I wonder who he is..? Would love to know more, frankly.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >6. Rajaraja II is now re-born and is aged 51 (in > 1975). He is rich in > >Malasia & shall visit Kumbakonam reg. Sakadai > (automobile); > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
My understanding is though Vandiyadevan is from Vallam in North arcot they settled in Thanjavur after the wedding....In fact Rajendra was brought u by Kundavai....
Atleast akilan says in Vengaiyin mainthan that vandiya devan was as powerful as PeriyaPazhuvettarayar in rajendras Regime...
Yes VD sees his younger days in Ilango (kodumbalur ilavarasan) and tells ilango about his younger days, his seshtaigaL etc., which is interesting. Also, Ilango is portrayed similar to VD in Vengaiyin Maindan.
Now I have one question to ask SB, JB, and all
Accoridng to VM, Rajendra has 2 daughters. Eldest Arulmozhi marries Ilango Kodumbalur Ilavarasan and the younger daugter Ammangai marries Vengi Narendran. If Arulmozhi had a son, then as per the hierarchy, he should have come to throne and not kulothugaa who was born to Ammangai the youngest.
Questions?? Is arulmozhi character true?? If so did she have a son?? And if she had then why kulothunga came to power and not arulmozhi's son?