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Thamizh Sangams (was chola geneology)
Dear G... > This is mentioned in a post sangam book called "Kalavazhi naarpadhu". > It is not a very reliable source - many things have been Exaggerated. I know...far from it. The first reference to the Sangam ages occurs in the in…

Comment by pavithranivas January 2004 permalink
Birth of Rajaraja
Dear all... > Assume arumozhi was 5 years old when sundara died (still in the arms of mother!!:-)). Since he is too small uttama comes to throne - so after 14 years RR is 19 or 20...2 years apprenticeship so by 21 RR comes to throne...:-)) bu…

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On line chat
Dear all... > I think I have missed some of the earlier mails. What is this meeting on 4th Jan in chennai all about ? A meeting with the experts or something else ?? what is the venue ? It appears that I've missed some too. I echo G's…

Comment by pavithranivas December 2003 permalink
[ponniyinselvan on the web]
Dear all, > and the highlighted names below are all our group members who proof read the whole manuscript three times between us. I think Pavi,Ram,Latha and Sathya deserve a big Cheers for that. Sri, you deserve as much credit as any of us. M…

Comment by pavithranivas December 2003 permalink
Vanathi: Strong, or Stupid?
Dear all... Good grief. Here I am, sitting down to a comfy dose of light-hearted browsing...and I find myself wading through dozens and dozens of mails. PS has gotta be the most happening place in the e-universe. For the past few hours, at any rat…

Comment by pavithranivas December 2003 permalink
Pics from GKC, Visalur, Malayadipatti and Kunraandaar Koil
Nandi kanda Nayagare... Good to hear from you too. I was wondering where you'd vanished - even thought you were a spirit who materialised just for the GKC trip! :-) > What about the snaps taken in Chidabaram temple. Er...um. :-))) I'…

Comment by pavithranivas December 2003 permalink
Kalki : PS, SS, AO Etc
Dear SB... > > He is specialising on Cholas' contribution to Vaishnavism. > Pandya's contribution to Hinduism. He says one Mr. Gopalji, French Institute, Pondichery, is very much learned,revered and is > authoritative in H…

Comment by pavithranivas December 2003 permalink
PS Vs. SS
Dear all... >One more thing I forgot to write. It also depends on what one's >interest is. I like politics more than love. So PS allures me more >than SS. For a romantic person, probably SS would be equally >appealing. You'…

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Were there any vaishnavite Kings? (Parantaka)
Dear all... >He was the very same person. Veera pandiya was very young when he killed >uttama seeli and cliamed the title Sozhan thalai konda veera pandiyan. Er...forgive my ignorance- but who is 'Uthamaseeli'?

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Dr.Kalaikkovan in the News
Dear all... Great work, Kamal.:-). That was fast. >Did you note that even land pieces owned by individuals seems to have their >own names :-)) Quite interesting. I'm wondering about the novelty of such a punishment. Look at it this wa…

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Were there any vaishnavite Kings??
Dear all... Cool facts, G. >The question of religion was left to the individual in those days - thus, a >father and son may actually patronize different religions altogether! This is mentioned in PS too, isn't it? Esana Siva battar was…

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Ponniyin Selvan - The Sequel - What happened next??
Dear All... Thanks for the info, G and Mr. SB. SB sir...questions, questions...:-) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >1. In the second sub-way (Surangam) of Dharasuram on the 33rd step, >one can find t…

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Ponniyin Selvan - The Sequel - What happened next??
Dear All... >-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 dynast…

Comment by pavithranivas August 2003 permalink
Leiden plates in Leiden
Dear All... Thilak- this is my reasoning (my two cents worth): 1. Many of these excavations were carried out in the pre-independence era, which meant the Govt. took it 'home'. 2. And then they were despatched to the headquarters of res…

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Reflecting a rich heritage
Dear All... Oh wow....that's a LOT of info...great! > > There are interesting Durgais also. Erisinakkotravai !! We will see later. Best wishes -- SB Welcome, Sir. Really looking forward to it.:-)

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Where was our pillaiyar?
Dear All... > >Vatapi PiLLaiyaar was installed by SiRuththoNdar in >ThiruChenggaattanggudi -

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Dhandoraa
Dear All... G, that was a nice article. Enjoyed reading it. :-))You're right about all the pleasures in reading a novel.:-) Thanks to Poo for posting it too.

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Foreign Connection in Ponniyin Selvan - siri(nga) latha!
Dear All... > >MaNikkavaasagar has sung about the appearance of Chokkanatha Peruman >when He appears as a horse trader. >It is that of an Arab. >In Madurai and Avudaiyaar KOyil, He is known as Chokka Ravuththar. Well!! This is ne…

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Where was our pillaiyar?
Dear All... > >Hi all, >That was good one from Sundar B and Kamal. I am just curious.. Where >was Ganesha, when they idolized Somaskanda? According to the hindu >mythology, isnt he Murugan's elder brother? (That's what I …

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Kundhavai Naachiyaarin Thirumuga Olai (Was- Guess who it is?)
Dear All... >Ilavarasiyaar mannipeerga !! MannithOm. In tha nalla seythiyai sonnathRgaaga, selvi Sathyaavukku oru muthu maalaai parisaLikkappadukiRathu.:-). {oRE oru muthu maalai thaan. Kajaanaa kaali!} Congrats Thilak- and many happy return…

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Journals- Status Report
Dear all... Two more journals have been completed and uploaded in the Files Section of 'ps-koppukal'. They are: 1."Religious Networks and Royal Influence in Eleventh Century South India". Thanks to: Arul Prasad - OC…

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Sariththiram palagu
Dear all... G...bravo! That was an excellent piece:-). Satire comes to you naturally...I've never laughed so much before. You ought to call this new disease 'Ponniyinselvanitis', you know.:-) Cool style, and a great narrative! Can w…

Comment by pavithranivas July 2003 permalink
Update Please...
Dear all... >Can I ask everyone to update the group where they are with their >projects... We're working on it, Sri. We've got the proof-reading for two journals complete, and we're starting work on the rest. We've got …

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
Kundhavai Nachiyaar Thirumuga Olai
>T> :-))- Idhu mattum aangilam??? why's that? :-))))))))))))

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
Article on Pudukottai, Sudarsanam, Mr Swami - on THE HINDU
Dear Suji... Scanning would be a good idea. Why don't you do it and upload it in the Files section? Then we can all take a look.

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
Article on Pudukottai, Sudarsanam, Mr Swami - on THE HINDU
Dear All... G...I would scan it if I could- but where the heck *is* the article?? I turned over the whole issue of 'Friday Review'- but I couldn't find it. Could it be exclusive to the Southern issues of 'The Hindu' by any…

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
Tanjore Koil Paintings - a study
Dear all... G...yours is quite an excellent article. The photos are particularly good. But tell me...what's that thing that you don't want to say, right at the end of the article...? Suspense. What is it? Pavithra.

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
myths and legends
Dear Mr. Swaminthan, My 2 cents worth... > >Who said history is nothing but a chronology of exceptions? Does history >record achivements of common man - a man and a woman bringing forth a >lively family leading a joyful life, acting on…

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
An Old photo of Dr.JB (I believe!)
Dear all... G, I always knew Dr. JB was Periya Pazhuvettarayar:-). Now you've confirmed it. You, G, happen to be Aniruddha Brahmmarayar. Know that?:-)

Comment by pavithranivas June 2003 permalink
A request
Dear Dr. Jaybee... We really appreciate your offer to clarify our doubts. We'll certainly dash off a mail to your personal id.

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