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SAALAI KALAMARUTHU - widely discussed by Scholars
With due respect to the experts on the panel - history is subject to interpretation and must place on record that those who spoke including us are in no way the final authority on this ( if at all there is any such person) - to take a few pointers -…

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KARUVURAR
interesting - was going through ASI review 1955 -56 BRIHADISVARA TEMPLE, TANJORE.-A strip of earth, 30 ft. wide at the top, 18ft. wide at the bottom and 8 to 9 ft. deep, was removed around the compound-wall of the temple, built in two storeys, with…

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Rajendra & GKC - COMMEMORATION - 1000th Year of Yuvaraja
" In 1015 AD itself he establishes friendly ties with China.. and invades Kadaram etc..." They reached Sung Dynasty in 1015 - Orissa Balu sir to cnfm how long would be a sea voyage - that too of this size - over 75 people. Anyway, the a…

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Rajendra - whether ignored the Thanjai ? .. 002
On the same note, can someone come up with a reasonable explanation as to why - we do not have a single inscription of Rajendra in GKC? While the entire big temple is covered with those of him and his father - yes we do have Rjc inscriptions in the …

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Rajendra - whether ignored the Thanjai ? .. 002
> in 1012 AD he makes RRC - YUVARAJA from Madhandanayakkan.. !! > This is because of the BITTER EXPERIENCE of declaring Adithakarikalan as Yuvaraja by Sundara in very early stage. Hmm, Rjc made Rajadhiraja as co regent in 1018 ! and co ruled …

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Rajendra - whether ignored the Thanjai ? .. 002
Why Sundara Pandya destroy only Tanjore and Uraiyur - and even then manage to capture both Kulothunga and Rajaraja III from there? page 22 http://pm.tamil.net/pub/pm0134/meikirti.pdf attempting eng transliteration maaravan sundara pandian ( a…

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Rajendra - whether ignored the Thanjai ? .. 002
> > To the speculations that the SAME LANDS were removed from Thanjai to GKC > grants... we have to make sure whether same lands or Lands from Same > villages.. !! > > rgds / sps > > dear sps The ref is from Dr RN's wor…

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Rajendra - whether ignored the Thanjai ? .. 001
On a parallel note - it is surprising that the meikeerthi of Maravarman Sundara Pandian mentions that he brought down Tanjore and Uraiyur - but nothing about GKC?? http://www.poetryinstone.in “*Here the language of stone surpasses the language of …

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Cast in bronze
Thanks for the link and Ms Jeshi for the prompt coverage. I only wish reporters would review such reports with the speaker to avoid some shortcomings more so since these are inessence show n tell with minimal handouts / slide info !

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CHENNAI MEET ON 3RD JULY SUNDAY - MEENAKSHI BHAWAN, 44/1 GN CHETTY RD, CH17
Hi all I can do a short presentation on bronzes.

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Vandhiyathevan vaal
Buy it and support such authors please

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Meeting on wed 22nd June - Marina Gandhi Silai
hi Satish As of now about 10 confirmed. So we are going ahead with the meeting tmmrw ( WED) evenig 6.45 near Gandhi silai. request members to try their best to come

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[Poetry In Stone|கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டோம்] How to distinguish between Sri Devi and Bhu Devi| ஸ்ரீதே

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Kallanai

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Sanskrit books
am turning Green now vj http://www.poetryinstone.in “*Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man*” – Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore

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[Poetry In Stone|கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டோம்] When Siva rested |ஆலங்குடியானின் அற்புதக்கோலம்.
thanks Karthik. please do leave comments on the site as well !!

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Kirumi Kanda Cholan
dear Satish *அவ்யபதேச்யன் - means *பெயரிட்டுக் கூறவும் தகுதியற்றவன் - * one who is fit not even to name !! anyway, for good order sake - there are many specific references to the said King being a Chola in the Olugu and GuruParambarai - right from…

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Kirumi Kanda Cholan
Dear satish, The olgu and guruparaprabavam are supposedly the core works. Both are filled with glaring errors and need a critical review atleast from historic time line. I wrote about these in another form at length but was targeted for some abuse …

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Meeting on wed 22nd June - Marina Gandhi Silai

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Maangadu - Surprise - Ashtaparivara temple?

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Maangadu - Surprise - Ashtaparivara temple?
so he and Kubera along with Bringi - 3 legs http://www.poetryinstone.in “*Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man*” – Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore

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Maangadu - Surprise - Ashtaparivara temple?

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Vj's interview in Dhinamalar Trichy
It came in the Trichy / tanjore edition. sadly, it is not available online !

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[Poetry In Stone|கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டோம்] 250th post. Someone has to swallow the bitter poison| 25
thanks shankar...the continuation of this post will showcase Umai's role -

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இரு கடமைகள்

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Tharamangalam - beautiful pillars lying in garbage
Its so sad to see these beauties

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old rare novel collected
Your resolve and focus is astounding. Way to go Sir

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[Poetry In Stone|கல்லிலே] An Unique panel - Samudra Manthan from Kanchi kailasantha| நூதனமுற - காஞ்ச

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[Poetry In Stone|கல்லிலே] An Unique panel - Samudra Manthan from Kanchi kailasantha| நூதனமுற - காஞ்ச
dear shankar Garuda gets the nectar from the possession of the devas much after the churning episode - i must think that version sounds more palatable

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