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Kanthalur Mahadevan temple
Thanks. The deity is called "Jwala Mahadeva" - Actually Jwala is a corruption of Sala. There is Rajendra's meikeerthi on the back wall of this temple Gokul.S
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seshadrigokul
September 2010
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Invitation to view a photo from sankaranarayanan ks's Picasa Web Album - Lalgudi
Beautiful Scene no 48 is Vaali Vadham
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September 2010
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Mahabalipuram - Rathas
I really wish that you could read "Otraikkal Thaligal Onbadhu" (Nine Monoliths) by Dr Kalaikkovan & M Nalini. You will enjoy every page of it - having spent so much time on Pallava monoliths. The book is very rich in detail. The pers…
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seshadrigokul
September 2010
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900 years old Hospital
> must be a small hospital equal to our taluk hospital. what about the > great tanjore hospital. i have read somewhere about it.any > informations from anyone. I've read a very detailed article on Thanjavur Hospital. It is in Raajara…
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seshadrigokul
September 2010
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Hello!
We are all honored by your presence. Sri Maniyam's drawings are etched in all of our minds like Vijay said. Welcome Gokul.S
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seshadrigokul
September 2010
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Ramayanam before kamban - 51, Gopurappatti
>> There is another siva temple - Pachil Mertaleeswarar - close to this temple. Only Vishnu temples will be on the western side. "Mertali Iswarar" - here Shiva seems to have occupied Meerku. Rare indeed G
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August 2010
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Ramayanam before kamban - 51, Gopurappatti
Excellent Posting Shankar. Thanks I came to know about Gopurapatti from Stapathi Ve Raman who had worked on this temple and who highlighted it during his presentation in Chemmozhi Conference. > For the 12,000 vaishnavas killed in Srirangam duri…
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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Talk by Dr.T. Sathyamurthy - formerly ASI - re Aadhichanallur
I remember Dr Sathyamurthy presenting the same during PS Vizha last year. Thanks SPS
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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A story of conservation
Professionalism and perfection is reflecting upon this monumental work, in every square inch. REACH team deserves full praise and appreciation. The man who sold his land to support this renovation work is the one who is termed as "Vaazhvangu…
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August 2010
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No Nrisimha image during Pallava reign
Not yet. I have'nt visited the temple and hence unable to comment
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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No Nrisimha image during Pallava reign
Did not read the long chain of this thread - but just answering the original question raised. The association of Nrisimha with Pallava goes back to "Simhavishnu' period - simha vishnu denotes Nrisimha. Silappathikaram vividly captures Nr…
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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Thirumalaipuram - Pallava connection
Thirumalaipuram is one of the early pandiya cave temples. The Dancing shiva is well known icon for his unique karana posture. Gokul.S
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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Thillana Mohanambal - II
I got it from Chemmozhi manadu book fair. Palaniappa Bros publication
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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PonniyinSelvan Tour by Mr S.Seetharaman
Seems quite a few members have mailed to Mr Seetharaman directly & he feels response is very positive. You can start communicating with him directly. Also, if members wish to join from other places they can contact him at ananthasayana@kumbak…
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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tirumal epigraphs
> I have got the entire volumes of TTD inscriptions by Sri Sadhu Subrahmanya Sastry. It isvery heavyand informative butpriced very cheap. ( just Rs 500)They areso heavy that my brother had to hire a help to carry it to his car. Excellent. TTD h…
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August 2010
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RRC BRONZE - How proved ?
The bronze statues of Rajaraja and Lokhamadevi were provided along with the Thevara devar (CHandrasekhara) This means, the entire set of three bronzes were given in such a way that Rajaraja will always be seen worshiping chandrasekhara - who was to…
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seshadrigokul
August 2010
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PARTHIBAN KANAVU WITH PICTURES
Pl post the first few pages if possible. That should not be a problem since it is just a sample
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seshadrigokul
July 2010
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Gokul's account of the chemmozhi maanadu and links to his speech
> Many of us want to learn on Kudanthai Keezh Kottam ( Nageswrana temple) Is there a particular aspect of Nageswara you are interested in? Also I am not sure why you raised a topic on Sani in this context
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seshadrigokul
July 2010
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Gokul's account of the chemmozhi maanadu and links to his speech
Thanks for posting the article Vj. Vallam Ganapathi does not belong to the period of the cave temple but it is Pallava ganapathi - according to the cave temples master K.R.Srinivasan. G
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seshadrigokul
July 2010
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KULASEKARA AZHWAR & CHERAMAN PERUMAL
There is no doubt that Veera Rajendra's (Mr Srihari) works deserve our full praise and appreciation. However the Kulasekhara - Rajasekara relationship needs to be relooked. Kulasekhara perumal was probably the first famous ruler of the perumal…
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seshadrigokul
July 2010
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19th PSVP tour to Panamalai and surroundings
Mandagappattu - the only known ancient temple in TN in which Brahma is given equal importance when compared to Shiva and Vishnu. Very first dwarapalakas of TN. Very first temple of Mahendra-I Dalavanur - Very first place featuring Makarathoranas i…
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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stone Chariot arranagement
SRICHAKKARAPPALI?
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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kadambur temple renovation
Dharasuram is also chariot like - right? Four chola temples - SR Balasubrahmanyam > > Is there any article on the various temples constructed like a chariot. > > The other one i remeber is Sarangapani temple - Kumbakonam
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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PAISASAM
Dear Vimala and Shankar Thank you very much
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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Vepathur - bringing out the temple from ruins...!
Very happy to see this effort chandra. I have visited this temple 3-4 years before. Now it looks without bushes atleast.
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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Research Grant
Dear Sir, You have all of our complements. Pl refer SRB & Doughlas Barret on specific reference to architectural styles of Sapthasthana shrines
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June 2010
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Comment on Balakumaran's Udayar
I have it in India. I will somehow get it to you. what I have is a pocket novel form.
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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Nanda vilakku
Nandha is the correct form (Meaning anaiya deepam). Nundha and Nondha are corruptions which we find in epigraphs Madurai is mentioned as Madirai in many inscriptions
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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Comment on Balakumaran's Udayar
There is a Historic novel by Bala called Nanda vilakku. It is not celebrated as much as Udaiyar and the rest. But in my opinion it is one of his very best.
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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GOKUL's book recommended for CBSE Syllabus for 2010 !
Dear SPS/ Members Thanks for all the wishes. 'Get well soon' messages from some friends are related to my recent announcement in varalaaru.com reg my hand pain. Once again, thanks to all of you for your sentiments. Hope to recover soon. …
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seshadrigokul
June 2010
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