Ponniyin Selvan Varalaatru Peravai

Dear,

On this auspicious occasion of GKC and Darasuram being proclaimed as
World Heritage, let us assume that more of Westerners are likely
to visit our prides and do not confine themselves only to Egypt -
mummies and pyramids!

Re GKC, Veerammal story is gapsa. But Rajendra provided Udanirukkai
to one Paravai (Dancer) in his Chariot and roamed in the streets of
Thiruvarur - darshaned Thiageswarar along with her- and the
emissaries from GKC begged her to release / advise Rajendra to
return to GKC. Inscriptional evidences are there in Thiruvarur.

During RR's time, Rajendra was Maadandanayaka (Commander-in- Chief)
of Chozha army (North) and was stationed in Thiruvottiyur (Part of
Chennai now) and followed Laguleesam. There are enough mails on this
subject already in our Group.

And he was extending in all the four directions - including East!
Obviously Thanjai was not the centre point for his empire. Another
thing. Most of us - atleast I - blieved that GKC was established by
Rajendra. It was not so. It already existed as a prosperous
township during Rajaraja's period itself! Kumbakonam (Pahzyarai -
Nandhipuram) - Udayarkudi(Veeranam) and GKC form a perfect triangle.
Dr. Rajavelu says Esalam - Near Tindivanam - was the Capital of
Kulothunga! - for some years!

Re GKC Temple, I share the views of Gokul.

Please use search mode and try to read earlier mails on these
subjects - GKC - Udyarkudi -Nandhipuram - Laguleesam etc.

Please find time to read the mails of Srihari as well.

We can move forward from higher planes.. Fondly, sps