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last kings of a dynasty
I have seen bats in Srirangam temple (recently in Thayar sannidi) and in Tirumayam temple (under ASI control). Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
last kings of a dynasty
Eventhough the samprokshanam for the rajagopuram was done in March 1987, it took more than 8 years to build. Of course, conception and plans to build it must have entered the mind of the 44th Ahobila Mutt Jeer much earlier. Of course any correlation…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
Ranjankudi Fort
Nice welcome effort. Please start a new thread only for the addition of forts. Later on it can be easily converted to a database as all info will be available in one place. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
Chozas by Neela Kanta Sastri
If copy right issues are resolved, we can form a team of volunteers to type in and host these books. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
last kings of a dynasty
1. Bharathavarsha comprised of several desams, small or big, but with a common thread and culture, with lot of local flavours and variation. 2. Most of the kings swore to rule strictly following dharmasastras (whatever they may be). 3. People were f…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
Great Feats...
I beg to differ Sri. Venkatesh. You can give credit to the British for bringing the information to light. This knowledge would have been discovered by somebody and made known. The time was ripe for such discoveries. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
Miracles
Well said. I agree with you 100% Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
indian boomerang ...valai eri
You must read the obituary reports in newspapers eulogising the departed souls. Our press is no different. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
umapathi sivam
On the question of miracles, I would like to add a small anecdote given by Dada J. P. Vaswani, the spiritual leader of most of the Sindhis living all over the world. He frequently conducts question-answer sessions with school and college students a…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan September 2007 permalink
Criticisms on PS-Consequences of not knowing our history well enough
I fully agree with Sri Venkatesh. 1. School text books will give only a politically correct and approved version of history. At least in my school days, I had access to books by different authors and publishers, giving slightly different version of…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Good news on Adams bridge Arcehalogical studies
I am sorry, Mr. Balasubramani, I don't see any connection with your original posting and this clarification. Let us leave it at that. Thanks for the effort. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Good news on Adams bridge Arcehalogical studies
Then the personal mail from Ganesan and nasa's observations are irrelevant to the studies you have undertaken; then, why it was included? Only the role of Sethu samudram project team in this study makes it a bit suspicious. Well, we have to wa…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Good news on Adams bridge Arcehalogical studies
What is the purpose of this mail? It is highly one sided; or is it an invitation to open a debate on the Ramsethu issue? It is an emotive issue, has loads of referneces from Tamil and other language literature, supported by a very strong faith syste…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Periyar and Dravidasthan
One can get published and printed evidence for pro or con of any event. It will be difficult to prove or disprove even today's events if newspaper reports are used as evidence. That is why, especially when investigating historic past we must us…

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Tamil novel released
Congratulations Diwakar. Hindu could have elevated itself by publishing a picture of Diwakar. The authors deserve more credit, and exposure. Sampath

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The flip side - of the reading habit post ...on good pronounciation
Very funny. I enjoyed it very much. Faced similar scenarios in east, europe, lands (eng, scot, ire) and in US. I always take the safe path - run to the restaurant. With lot of effort, it is possible to order no-egg- vegetarian food. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
The reading habit - how you get progressively faster
I am reminded of an anecdote of Dr. Issac Asimov, the well known science fiction writer. He was a refugee from Russia. His mother, enrolled for a course in English after he became famous. She was a bright student and learnt fast. Her teacher came t…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
cataloguing of manuscript catalogue
I agree. I hope good sense prevails and the unwieldy government machinery starts moving. Such an act will start a chain reaction - more awareness, more revenue and above all our past glory will see daylight. SM should get an enterprising head to ini…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
whre is paalaiyarai now ???????
Many thanks. Can this list be added to the files section for easy reference and updated whenever more names crop up? Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Adiperukku vazhthukkal from S.Balasubramani B+
Dear Balasubramani, I am glad you are back, but don't be a silent member; you have been active and contributed a lot; please continue. It is unfortunate that you were blamed without support data. The bane of internet is any one can make such …

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Catalogue of historical novels
I faced this problem; the bus conductors in south were alwyas referring to the shortened names- kovai, gobi, sathy - I was stumped. We all will eventually get used to it. I wonder what will happen to those names which are difficult to pronounce. Sa…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
Catalogue of historical novels
Compilation of another database of old names (e.g. pazhaiyaru) and current names of the places and kingdoms, areas (vengi, vijayam etc.) will be a boon to the readers. Sampath

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan August 2007 permalink
what is the signifiance of these lizards
In a lighter vein, the story about the two priests: Two priest were comparing notes on how they distribute the money collected during sermons. The first one said: Idraw a circle around me, throw the collections toward the ceiling; I keep whatever c…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
what is the signifiance of these lizards
I am lucky to come across this blog by Kavita; it contains a few thoughts on the lizard issue. I have given both the url and relevant lines from the blog. We don't kill lizards, and rush to see the panchangam when it trips and falls on us. Samp…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
KNS and PPM
Message no. 17783 24/06/2007 Vanakkam i was with you all for the last 16 months with happiness. now with heartful feelings leaving from this group. Going to concentrate on my goals. thanks to all. s.balasubramani B+ I presume he is no longer a me…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
I agree. One must be careful when using constructs from foreign languages and cultures. May I say or hope that the whole gang is reborn and become active members of our group. It will be nice to hear from the horse's mouth. Here, I go off agai…

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Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
RRC, Kundavai, VD and Kalki will be turning in their graves if they happen to read their names bandied about in such a manner. I wish we solve this crime quickly and punish the guilty posthumously. 99% of the time, the simple and the obvious is the …

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
some questions
I saw in a TV programme, a couple of years ago, a family, mother, son and daughter, introduced as descendants of the Cholas. The mother said that even a generation earlier, the family used to celebrate their royal status once a year wearing the roya…

Comment by sampath_srinivasaraghavan July 2007 permalink
Should this make us feel proud or ashamed
There is a powerful Indology group of academicians, who are closely knit, have a strong network, and control the study of Samskrit, Hindu philosophy and yoga in European and American universities. They are well funded, mould their brand of students…

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