> Dear Siva, > > Inscriptions, Copper plates are known as Primary source. > > Primary Sources are as of now are: > 1. South Indian Inscriptions Volumes published by ASI. > 2. Kalvettukkal Volumes Published by Tamilnadu (State) Archeology; > 3. Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (ASI) > 4. Epigraphia Indica, ASI > Apart from these,xxxxxxxx . (iii) Dr. Kalaikkovan & Dr. > Nalini are publishing from RMHRC, Trichy, Varalaaru, issues related to > the inscriptions identified, copied and analysed by them. xxxxxxxx> Tamil Devp deptt under auspicous of CM Dr. Kalignar during 1997-98 > has brought out History of Tamilnadu in Two volumes involving > Historians of Madras University, Tamil University, Annamalai > University, Advisor - Cauvery Water Advisory body, DR. R.KALAIKKOVAN > (RMHRC - Trichy) Nadana Kasinathan - State Archlgy,Madurai Kararajar & > Manomani Universities Historians among others ! > (I purchased this book from the Tamil Unversity stall in recent Book > Fair). > There is a very interesting link which I want to mention here. > will do in my next mail later this day. =================================== ADDING :
Thiruvalanchuzhi is located just about 1 KM north of Pazhayarai and the inscriptions in the Kshetrabalar temples are published in the South Indian inscriptions volume SI : VIII :: 235 - recorded in the Annual Report as early in the year 1902 - with a Foot Note stating that "BEGINNING AND THE END OF THIS INSCRIPTION CANNOT BE TRACED ON THE STONE !"
In Dec 2005, almost after 103 years, Dr. Kalikkovan and Dr. Nalini - RMHRC, Trichy, have published their book on the same temple titled "Valanchuzhi Vaanar" wherein THEY HAVE TRACED THE BEGINNING 35 Lines (1 to 35), numbered already published SI details as 36 to 88 lines and THE ENDING 89 to 94 lines !
This book contains wealth informations such as "Bhuvanadevi Thiruvayirudhitha Rajendra .. " etc and the mother's name of Danthisakthi Vidangi, Crown Queen of Rajarja!
Inspite of being found, for such Scholars who refer SI - VIII, they will still continue to think that "BEGINNING AND THE END OF THIS INSCRIPTION CANNOT BE TRACED ON THE STONE !" for Inscription 235 .. !
We can bring this ASI's attention for inclusion in future editions, with acknowledgement to RMHRC .. and their Scholars.
The other alternative is that, a private group such as ours, can come up with an on-line version of Tamil epigraphy ( I saw another one like this, but dont remember the web site now ) with a recent photograph of the inscription, English and Tamil translation, location map, local contact details etc., historical important, research notes and references...
This is a massive task, but, if we break it down, could be possible with about 100 people.
I dont think the ASI or anyother body will publish such an annotated version of the epigraphy... They wont have the bandwidth/money/inclination.