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Bhedaghat - 81 Yogini temple
The antiquity of matrika worship is often traced to Indus seals also. The association of matrikas as protector of water bodies is traced to Vedas. That apart, the cult of matrikas was very popular all over India. In fact, the Chalukyas venerated as …

Comment by pssriraman November 2011 permalink
Bhedaghat - 81 Yogini temple
KOlaramma temple (Kolar or ancient Kuvalalpura) was not a center of any Sakthi cult. It was common in ancient Tamil Nadu to have an independent shrine for Saptamatrikas or Durga. This practice was probably began in circa fifth century, though refere…

Comment by pssriraman October 2011 permalink
KARUVURAR

Comment by pssriraman July 2011 permalink
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Dear Venkat Pl compile, for the benefit of members, all the information about Karvurar (traditions, literature references, inscriptions etc)and post them one by one. Then we can discuss the problem again. sriraman

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CHENNAI MEET ON 3RD JULY SUNDAY - MEENAKSHI BHAWAN, 44/1 GN CHETTY RD, CH17
Nice and good questions. I will answer the questions on thevaram and raja raja and karuvur thevar or in general raja raja his guru relationships as recorded in the paintings. Can someone bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop? sriraman

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CHENNAI MEET ON 3RD JULY SUNDAY - MEENAKSHI BHAWAN, 44/1 GN CHETTY RD, CH17
Dear SPS Thanks for remembering me. In fact, I am happy to inform my fellow members of the group that I took the privilege of acknowledging in my book,the support given to me by the PS members. I have spoken enough about the murals. Is it necessa…

Comment by pssriraman June 2011 permalink
My book on Chola Murals
The book (258 pages full colour orinted on imported art paper) is priced Rs.800/-. It is available for sale at The ASI, Chennai Circle office (Clive Building 044 25670397/0396)and the Publication Counter ASI Janpath New Delhi sriraman

Comment by pssriraman April 2011 permalink
EMDEN BOMBING DURING 1914 !
Dear Veegopalji Are you willing to donate the piece to the Fort St George Museum, where there are two more pieces thrown by Emden? It will be displayed with due credit to you. Sriraman, Fort Museum

Comment by pssriraman July 2010 permalink
Kuzhampandal -Gangaikondacholeswarar temple of Rajendra chola I
it is correct.it is an interesting temple for many new architectural members. possibly influenced by the Chalukyan temples. thanks for the photos. i was looking at a photo showing the temple in a highly dilapidated condition yesterday. Wondering t…

Comment by pssriraman October 2009 permalink
PSVP Souvenir CD and Peruvizha DVD with Rajendra Seal:
Dear members There has been good response for members for the Rajendra seal. The final casting was seen by SPS/SG/Thiru and few others. There are some excellent suggestions to improve its presentation which was accepted. Initially I had ordered 30…

Comment by pssriraman August 2009 permalink
Thirumurai Kanda Chozhan
The very confusion regarding cataloging of the hymns by Nambi is sourced to the Tirumuraikandapuram by Korravankudi Umapatisivam. (text available in the Project Madurai site. He mentions the name of the king as Rasarasa mannan Abayakulasekharan (ver…

Comment by pssriraman August 2009 permalink
Thirumurai Kanda Chozhan
As was mentioned in one of the previous posts, there is a depiction of Rajaraja and his entire family and court listening to great discourse by a venerated person in the murals of Big temple. This may be a depiction of listening to Nambi Andar Nambi…

Comment by pssriraman August 2009 permalink
ponniyin selvan festival
I knew him for the past 20 years, when he reported the Mahabalipuram finds. Those days, We, as Govt Servants (still colonial!) were advised not to talk to press people lest invite administrative action. Always we have to be cautious with IE reporte…

Comment by pssriraman July 2009 permalink
ponniyin selvan festival
pl include TSS from Frontline/The Hindu in the list of invitees and persons to be honoured for his yeomen service in exposing the vandalism of built heritage. He needs our support. Ready to chip in the efforts. srirama.p.s.

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august ps meet :: for follow up ..
decide where i fit. may be co-ordinating the academic sessions afterwards. sriraman.p.s.

Comment by pssriraman June 2009 permalink
august ps meet :: for follow up ..
Will be doing my best in any capacity. hope and wish the efforts a grand success.

Comment by pssriraman June 2009 permalink
Ponniyin Selvan on Kalaignar TV
and most likely under the direct supervison of kalaigner himslef if the person called me other day to be believed.

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Frontline article

Comment by pssriraman May 2007 permalink
International Museum Day 2007
hi avilable on all days incl sunday. pl visit individually/collectively as the case may be. pl call my mobile 9444 280 408 for confirmation of time may come to museum bit late 1100 am on saturday/sunday.

Comment by pssriraman May 2007 permalink
Regarding Archaeology courses
hi the courses offered by the Deccan College, Pune (Deemed University) and by MS University of Baroda are the best as they integrate the archaeology with science. pl try their web site. they admit all students sriraman.p.s

Comment by pssriraman May 2007 permalink
India Trip :: big temple
hi SPS May I make a streak of opinion that went through me at that time? I took you for yet another friend (of so many) of our collegues who could access the painting chamber using the good offices. I never expected at that time that momentary c…

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
India Trip
HI thanks for the compliments. things may chnage next time.

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Save Gokhale Hall from the bulldozer Voices of protest Preserve our heritage -I
hi thanks for some reactions - emotional AV), professional (SPS)and aesthetic (SR, KV). the moot point is should the old building with heritage value be sacrificed by their owners? Should commericial interest takie precedence over heritage val…

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Save Gokhale Hall from the bulldozer Voices of protest Preserve our heritage -I
hi sir frankly expected a very strong reply as i was bit caustic about your trade. i always hold the view that government should spend more money on heritage, promoting traditions that are living by actively supporting the person who practice t…

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Save Gokhale Hall from the bulldozer Voices of protest Preserve our heritage -I
Hi SPS sir Incidentally Ghokale Hall is the property of YMIA, which is now being controlled by possibly by a group, interested in coverting the space into a commercial property. If it is a property belonging to a single individual/family, the …

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
[Forward]: Slowdown culture
hi good concept. Time is an excellent healer. The longer you take to reach a goal, the more are the alternatives. Life runs on Plan B. A person having a Plan B for a given situation anticipates the consequences of his action. This makes him mor…

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Some Photos of Uttiramerur Trip.
Hi I have created and posted an album of photos taken by me during Uttaramerur trip.

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Uthiramerur
hi anbare innum thoongalaiya tirupulivanam is also on the way to kanchi from u'merur. titumagaral is also near by if i am not wrong. checked with templenet.com myself. sorry for the mislead. sriraman.p.s.

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Uthiramerur
Hi Tirupulivanam also padal petra sthalam. Venkatesh please check. Rajavel was able to read the names of the nayanmars inscribed one each on pillars, incidentally they mention their caste names too.To be checked. the temple itself was reconstruct…

Comment by pssriraman February 2007 permalink
Member for the Feb 4 Trip.
hi If permitted, Dr. Balusamy of Tamil Department, Madras Christian College and an authority on Nayaka paintings, folk songs of Kolli Malai and Bharati will join as a guest. Can Siva/Swetha call me on 9444280408 to confirm, so that i will infor…

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