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Vadhu Dakshinai - Kovilur ( karaikudi) inscription
Sir, Why go to 14th Century. In U.Ve.Sa's 'En Sarithiram' (autobiography) he writes that during his times, the grooms has to pay money to the girls to get married. And within his lifetime things changes. So hardly 100 years back, we…

Comment by satish_arun September 2010 permalink
Silapadhiharam - dance drama in SFO Bay area
Kalakareenga Sri.. Sri is very passionate about acting and he shared his experiences during our trip in June. He has a very good memory and great capability to recite dialogues with passion. During our trip, he rendered the dialogue from the movie …

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Ramayanam before Kamban - Hanuman meets Ravana
I too have heard that this episode is more of a folklore than in Valmiki or Kamba ramayanam. And some version of the story says its Angadha and not Hanuman who sits on his tail.

Comment by satish_arun September 2010 permalink
devi worship
Dear Narasimhan, >>The Pallavas launched the concept of devi worship to counter the christian influence of Madakoils Can you please elaborate on the above statement of yours? As regards to Devi worship, Dr. Kalaikovans 'Penn Deiva Vazh…

Comment by satish_arun September 2010 permalink
Dharmaraha ratha - assignment to Parameshvaravarman I
Saurabh, Very nice thought. but Mahendra Varman and his son Narasimha Varman...dont they sound like a father son duo? So the possibility of it being his name rather than title has more weight age according to me

Comment by satish_arun September 2010 permalink
Kamba Ramayanam
I could not find it in Project madurai. If you want an online version, please refer http://www.chennailibrary.com/kambar/ramayanam.html

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
சீடை தின்ற கண்ணன்
Wonderful. Thanks Sankar for sharing. Good to know that these eatbales are in practice for more than 1000 years.

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A story of conservation
Well said Gokul. I really admire the entire REACH team and the great souls behind this monumental work. I came to know of the depth of involvement and the hard work put by our dear Chandra (ofcourse we all knew this, but this was one such instance) …

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A story of conservation
Today I was thrilled to see t his news in the hindu. Half a page article in Hindu is a great achivement. Kudos to Chandra and Team headed by Dr. Satyamoorthy. Thanks Vijay for bringing this up.

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
Sivagamiyin Sabatham - Audio CD
Dear Ravi, Our dear member Sri Sri is doing a weekly podcast of each episode of PS. He has already completed the part 1 and is into part 2. Please refer the link below. http://www.itsdiff.com/kalkips.html

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Invitation to view Bhavani's Picasa Web Album - Ponniyin Selvan - Sketches by BK
wow...40 years.??? for this time period, it still looks really fresh. kudos to your friend. Satish On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Shobha Ramakrishnan

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
DVD launched as tribute to Raja Raja Chola
Its good to see this news in the Hindu today. Last week, I think on friday, I read a news article in TOI, that a borewell is being drilled inside the temple premises of Tanjavur. It is noted that this will have an impact on the temple structure and…

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
No Nrisimha image during Pallava reign
Is it a narasimha temple? If I am correct, its a 'perumal' temple...but the unique feature is, this moorthi has third eye on the forehead, which is found only for Shiva.

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
nice potrayal of history by fox channel
Talking about Partition and Jinnah..I just remember something which I read a month or so back in 'kanayazhiyin kadaisi pakkangal' by Late Sujatha. Heard about th is book from this group for a long time and finally laid my hands on this a …

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Condolence to our member Swetha for loss of Soundarajan Moopanar
Heart felt condolences to Swetha and her family. May his soul rest in peace.

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Sangam Literature in Comic book format
wonderful attempt Vairam.

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
ancient festivals in lower thanjai regions
Sir, With due regards...just because it is breast feeding week, should we change the historical fact? :) In fact Vijay's clarification cleared my long time doubt...Parvathi is called 'unna mulai amman' in Tiruvannamalai and in vario…

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RRC BRONZE (?)
Does the Krishna Deva Raya statue in Tirumala has a mustache? I dont seem to remember seeing one...

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
ancient festivals in lower thanjai regions
> > Vijay, > Thats an interesting part. All along I used wonder when i come acorss 'unna mulai amman' in TVmalai or the usage of 'unnamulai' to refer parvati in any of the thevaram hymes, and think if she have fed Gn…

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AADI PERUKKU nal-vaazhthukkal
Wish you all a happy 'Adi Perukku'...

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
Advanced Birthday Wishes - Satish Arunachalam
Thank you all for your wishes. I couldnt check my mails for the past few days due to hectic work. Checking the mails only now.. cant keep pace with the flood of mails :)

Comment by satish_arun August 2010 permalink
Palla.......vishnu, Narayana, and Hindu; Nomenclature.
Dear Kothand, Can you please substantiate your points with proofs?

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Mandagapattu
I saw this in The Hindu this morning and was excited to see Vijay's name and his website mentioned. Very good reach Vijay. Congrats.

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Thirumurai Koorum Marai,Vedam, Velvi -6 - some more
Sankar sir... wonderful. I read all the parts of this series, and i feel this final part is the best of all. Because Tirumurais are considered to be latter literature and so people will say that vedas have already seeped into the culture. But quot…

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Thirumurai Koorum Marai,Vedam, Velvi -1 - Thirumurai's on Bhakthi, Thirumandiram
Wonderful start Sankar sir. Well laid out. Will read the remaining parts and comment.

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Greetings
Wonderful news...congrats Ram.

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WITH DR. NAGASWAMY AT CBT TAMIL CONFERENCE
Dear SPS, I t hink you intended to say 'PERUR' temple..not PORUR.

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Vijay's talk in Coimbatore - Report in The Hindu
ada pongappa...summa congrats solli solli bore adikuthu... I am not going to congratulate vijay anymore...I think he has crossed all those threshold now.... :) All I can do is pray for more output from him... Expectation is mounting on Vijay.... W…

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Glittering tribute to a glorious heritage
hmmm....the sangam literature, based on which we boast of our 'semmozhi' is the outcome of the hard work of a ripe old man named U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer.... and in 5 days with 1000 papers presented...no mention of this old man's name..…

Comment by satish_arun July 2010 permalink
Evolution of Saivaism and it's development in Tamil Nadu
Also, I have read that, in some 'sangam' poems, the pandya's take pride by saying that, 'the cheras and chola's wake up by the cocks sound, but the pandya people wake up hearing the sound of vedic chants by the brahmins'…

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