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  • Introduction – Narthamalai region consists of nine small hillocks, Mela-malai, Kottai-malai, Alurutti-malai, Kadambar-malai, Paraiyan-malai, Uvachchan-malai, Man-malai, Bommadi-malai and Pon-malai. There is a thin forest surrounding south-east part of the region...

    Narthamalai – An Enigma of Art

    Introduction – Narthamalai region consists of nine small hillocks, Mela-malai, Kottai-malai, Alurutti-malai, Kadambar-malai, Paraiyan-malai, Uvachchan-malai, Man-malai, Bommadi-malai and Pon-malai. There is a thin forest surrounding south-east part of the region...

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  • Introduction – Srinivasanallur is a town located about 50 km from Trichy. The region is referred as Mahendra-mangalam in inscriptions. This Mahendra-mangalam could be the name given by some Pallava...

    Srinivasanallur – Koranganatha Temple

    Introduction – Srinivasanallur is a town located about 50 km from Trichy. The region is referred as Mahendra-mangalam in inscriptions. This Mahendra-mangalam could be the name given by some Pallava...

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  • Introduction – Panangudi is a small village in Pudukkottai district. The village boasts of two fine temples and a continuous center of interest since the Chola-s.Monuments – There are two...

    Panangudi – Agastyesvara Temple

    Introduction – Panangudi is a small village in Pudukkottai district. The village boasts of two fine temples and a continuous center of interest since the Chola-s.Monuments – There are two...

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  • Introduction – Visalur is a small town in Pudukkottai district which is famous for an early Chola temple dedicated to Shiva. The place was known with its present name, Vislaur,...

    Visalur – Vasukisvaramudaiya Mahadeva Temple

    Introduction – Visalur is a small town in Pudukkottai district which is famous for an early Chola temple dedicated to Shiva. The place was known with its present name, Vislaur,...

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  • Introduction – Thiruvengaivasal, which means ‘Sacred place of gate of a tiger’ in Tamil, is connected to Thirukokarnam by a mythological legend. Kamdhenu, a celestial cow, used to shower milk...

    Thiruvengaivasal – Where a cow defeated a lion

    Introduction – Thiruvengaivasal, which means ‘Sacred place of gate of a tiger’ in Tamil, is connected to Thirukokarnam by a mythological legend. Kamdhenu, a celestial cow, used to shower milk...

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  • Introduction – History of Thirukkattalai region goes way back to pre-historic times as few burial sites are found around this village. It was under the Chola rulers during the medieval...

    Thirukkattalai – Ashta-Parivara Shrine

    Introduction – History of Thirukkattalai region goes way back to pre-historic times as few burial sites are found around this village. It was under the Chola rulers during the medieval...

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  • Introduction – Kodumbalur is probably the most ancient site in Pudukkottai region. It is famous as the birthplace of Idangali-Nayanar, a prince of solar-race and one of the 63 Shaiva...

    Kodumbalur – Glory of the Irukkuvels

    Introduction – Kodumbalur is probably the most ancient site in Pudukkottai region. It is famous as the birthplace of Idangali-Nayanar, a prince of solar-race and one of the 63 Shaiva...

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  • Introduction – Kaliyappatti is a small village located near Kunnandarkoil. A ruined Shiva temple on the foreshore of a tank, Samadhi-kulam, is located near this village. This early Chola temple...

    Kaliyappatti – Ruined Shiva Temple

    Introduction – Kaliyappatti is a small village located near Kunnandarkoil. A ruined Shiva temple on the foreshore of a tank, Samadhi-kulam, is located near this village. This early Chola temple...

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