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Temples in and around Thirunelveli
Very nice work. Now I am motivated to find the time to visit all the temples. Reminded me of the trip a few years ago to Madurai, Thirunelveli and the nava thirupathis. Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama August 2012 permalink
"Tholkappiam preceded Rig Veda"
An intellect will not pre-formulate a theory and then look for facts to support it. A true intellect will look at the facts and formulate a theory to match them. If subsequently, new facts come to light, the theory needs to be adjusted. It is not c…

Comment by qc_rsubrama November 2011 permalink
Why Pandyas lost to Kafur. (technology)
There is a book with the same title "Guns, Germs and Steel" by Jared Diamond that deals with exactly these kinds of questions in more depth. I suppose that the documentary came later as a companion to the book. If you liked the documentar…

Comment by qc_rsubrama September 2011 permalink
KARUVURAR
I think the shadow not falling on the ground has evolved. If I remember correctly, the claim was that the shadow does not fall outside the base when the sun is at the pinnacle (noon) on all 365 days. This is likely to be true (but needs to be veri…

Comment by qc_rsubrama July 2011 permalink
Two articles on the history of the Pallavas
Dear Shri Shashwath: Excellent pictures of the backwaters at Ennore and the sandbars. I could not believe that such a spot existed near Chennai. It will be interesting to see what the scenery looks today. Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama November 2010 permalink
Sangam Literature in Comic book format
Very nicely done. No that I got the gist of the poetry, I would like to understand the meanings of individual words/phrases. Can you please include that in your blog? The only part I understood was "கிள்ளை வளை வாய்க் கொண்ட வேப்ப ஒண் பழம்"…

Comment by qc_rsubrama August 2010 permalink
kadambur temple renovation
Valluvar Kottam is chariot shaped. It was built either in early 1970s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valluvar_Kottam

Comment by qc_rsubrama June 2010 permalink
Raja Raja's resting place : Pallippadai
I will defer to the learned folks on the PSVP, but my understanding is that it represents the temple that is built at the place where an individual's body is buried (not sure if it also applicable when the body is cremated). Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama February 2010 permalink
Balarama worship
There is a belief that Balarama is the avatar of Adisesha (the serpent that serves as the bed of Mahavishnu). Thus, if one accepts this interpretation, there is no dissonance between Balarama and Naga; both are the same. Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama February 2010 permalink
Re : Christianity
Folks: Looking at other musings of Mr. Jeyamohan in his blog, I am concluding that this was a tongue-in-cheek post. Please investigate and reach your own conclusions. Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama January 2010 permalink
Name one tamilian, from the past, you would love to meet. (Summary 1)
I would like to meet any of the great “kadai 7 vallalgal”. (Pari, Adhiyaman, Thirumudikkari, Ai Andiran etc). If I can meet any one on the list, I would like to hear his life story in his own words and what he thought he should be remembered for.

Comment by qc_rsubrama January 2010 permalink
idol worship
Kathy: I see your view point and I totally agree with you. In my mind, 'idol' symbolizes something that is lifeless/powerless whereas the term "murthy" is something that has divinity residing in it. This divinity is incorporated…

Comment by qc_rsubrama January 2010 permalink
madhiyam
In the usage that I am familiar with, "madhiyam" is noon. "Pirpagal" is afternoon.

Comment by qc_rsubrama January 2010 permalink
history of marriage
I agree that any one-sided system is gender oppression. Why were the males divested of their right to wear metti ? As a male, I demand the right to wear metti (and other ornaments)! I will not tolerate this oppression of males by the society! :)

Comment by qc_rsubrama January 2010 permalink
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ( to Ms malathi)
If you wish to terminate this debate due it being inappropriate for this forum, of all the material that you provided, only the second paragraph is needed. By providing additional material, some of it bordering on being condescending, I am afraid y…

Comment by qc_rsubrama December 2009 permalink
Classical music shops in Chennai
I find the claim about Trojan horse kind of hard to believe. I have been using that site for past couple of years. The downloads used to be free, but recently, due to leeching by others, they have installed a more equitable mechanism. Perhaps your v…

Comment by qc_rsubrama September 2009 permalink
Classical music shops in Chennai
Try http://www.sangeethapriya.org They have a number of concerts from yesteryears as well as more recent ones. You may have to get a google id to download stuff. Subramanian

Comment by qc_rsubrama September 2009 permalink
www.readersnest.com - Online Library in Chennai - Now Open!
Speaking of old book stores, I used to frequent the second-hand bookshops in the old Moore Market near the Central station (before it burnt down). I always wondered where the used book-sellers have set up shop subsequent to that. Of course, I do no…

Comment by qc_rsubrama September 2009 permalink

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