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Mahakali Caves - Mumbai
Hi vj, yes I did however not much of interest there, except for few things like majestic ceiling panels from Aihole, excavations artifacts from Mirpurkhaus, may something of interest in bronze gallery but you will know it better than me:)

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One day trip - Pallava cave trail - 9th Dec 2012 - Sunday
I agree SPS sir, that was the first field trip for me and I enjoyed that to the full, Of course no knowledge of Tamil was a drawback at that time however we all tried our best to converse in English and I was not disappointed :) I will try to join f…

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Book - Gangai Konda Cholapuram - by Dr R. Nagaswamy published online
Thanks, was waiting to procure this book since long.

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Pallipadai - Influenced by Bhuddhism??

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PS MEET :: IN JULY 2012 ?
One request, we need to plan and finish the event by 4 PM on a weekend. It would be comfortable for people coming from other cities, I can plan to take early morning Shatabdi and reach by 11 and then come back by evening 5 PM same train.

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Gwalior - Reminiscence of a Metropolis
Dear Friends, I have started an article on Gwalior which I visited last year. Gwalior as a city is a metropolis of architectural marvels as it has temples dated to ninth century CE and palaces of 19th century CE as well. The city was in constant hab…

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Please protest this unkindly act

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[New post] விருந்தினர் பட்டியல்
Yes, you are correct, hence we must be very careful when we try to establish a theory taking a literary work into account. Neither these works are historical accounts nor the author claim so. So when we seek history from these, proper care must be t…

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[New post] விருந்தினர் பட்டியல்
But Kalidasa also did not talk about the Cholas, Satavahanas, Vakatakas or Pallavas who would have been a significant kingdom by his time. -Saurabh 'Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence'.

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The Other Wives of Pandavas - Contradictory to Ramayana
Hi, The concept of Krishna is a very complex one. Krishna is termed as Yogeshwara which means a Maha-Yogi. A main characteristic of a yogi is the possibility of attachment and detachment at the same time. For example, what was maha-rasa of Krishna, …

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Chennai Book Fair 2012 !!

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Bhitargaon - The Glory in Terracottas
Devi Mahatmyam story as follows: At the end of a kalpa, when the universe was one ocean and the Lord Vishnu took to mystic slumber on Sesha, two terrible asuras, the well known Madhu and Khaitabha sprung in to being from the dirt of Vishnu’s ears. T…

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Bhitargaon - The Glory in Terracottas
You might have seen this, but if not then do have a look http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhu-Kaitabh

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Bhitargaon - The Glory in Terracottas
Hi vj, actually I also had similar confusion as no where I read that these two demons were killed by Vishnu. But on other hand all the scholars who have written on this panel has identified it with this theme only. I need to check on Puranas on this…

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Tamil Historical novel purchased
I salute your enthusiasm sir, you are continuous, thorough and consistent in your passion, though I don't understand Tamil but I am sure that it will be beneficial to all Tamil speaking group. -Saurabh Saxena

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7m Arivu
Hi, 1. The inscription is silent about the territory of Nandivarman or his father. Now it is open for speculation, depends whose speculation can be supported with evidences. 2. If Chinese called him Buddha Dharma then why Indian have to call him wit…

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Chola origins
Hi, This blog is not something new as I have been reading his articles from sometime. Somehow it appears interesting in first glance however when you read it carefully you will find that many of his claims are hollow. I had an extensive comment comm…

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"Tholkappiam preceded Rig Veda"

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Pallava Nataraja Bronze-
Hi, If anybody in India is interested to buy this title, they can buy it from http://www.vedamsbooks.com, price is Rs 1000, you will get 10% discount I assume over this price. I bought it long back and they gave me 10% discount that time.

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may some one like this! (Breaking India)
may you please elaborate on what you mean by cultural and geographical entity? Was the present geographical boundary of India under any single sovereign at any time? Was there ever a central governing king ruling over the present geographical area o…

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Bhedaghat - 81 Yogini temple
Hi Sriraman sir, few observations from my side, I am not sure if these fit with the subject, anyway: 1. Though the reference of Sapta-matrika are available in earlier records and we have seen them in Gupta period as well, however the main shrine ded…

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Bhedaghat - 81 Yogini temple
Hi Sankar sir, Yes, that Kolaramma temple is a yogini temple, and in support we find Sapta-matrika statues inside the sanctum. Though we do not see a chakra of yoginis there,but it comes under the yogini temple category. I will write on this, once …

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Malhar - A Rhythm of Antiquity
Hi Gokul sir, May you please give more information on the statue/image in Russia, as the link given by SPS sir gives a very latest date of the Vishnu statue.

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Horse sacrifice in Rigveda - some more

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Malhar - A Rhythm of Antiquity

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Chola Gangam built after Kadaram expedition - why? [1 Attachment]
Hi Sakti, Fortunately, I am originally from Mathura. The antiquity of the place can be traced from Ramayan as the city was said to be founded by Shatrughna. Historically the city is of great importance as Kanishka, the great Kushana ruler, ruled fro…

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Pallava Copper plate grants - Source Pallava seppedugal 30 book - International Institute of tamil s
Inscriptions of the Pallavas by T V Mahalingam published by ICHR is also a very good work on the Pallava inscriptions including their copper grants

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Tala - The Riddle of an Icom
whats Anniyan?

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Chola Gangam built after Kadaram expedition - why?
Hi Shakti, 'Gangai Kondan' is not a standard title to be claimed by the kings, its not like doing ashvamedha which is a standard yagna. So I feel it would be wrong to compare on this line. Please give the name of the book in which it is me…

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Tala - The Riddle of an Icom

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