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Narthamalai – An Enigma of Art

April 29, 2011 Saurabh Saxena 7 Comments

Narthamalai lies in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, situated about 17 km from the district headquarters. Malai (மலை) means…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Cholas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Cholas, Pallavas

Thirumayam – The Land of Truth

April 11, 2011 Saurabh Saxena 9 Comments

Thirumayam is a town of great historical and religious importance situated in the district of Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Sathyamurthi Perumal…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Pandyas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas, Pandyas

Thirukokarnam – Gokarnesvara Temple

March 13, 2011 Saurabh Saxena 6 Comments

Introduction – Gokarnesvara Temple at Thirukonarnam is an exemplary portrayal of continuous tradition and culture of Pudukkottai from ancient time.…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Kunnandarkoil – Temple of the Lord of the Hill

February 26, 2011 Saurabh Saxena 6 Comments

Kunnandakoil is a small village in Pudukkottai village of Tamilnadu. The etymology behind the name is explained as Kunru-Andar-Kovil meaning…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Malayadipatti – The Hill of the Holy

January 8, 2011 Saurabh Saxena 14 Comments

Malayadipatti is a small village settlement located in Pudukkottai district of Tamilnadu. This otherwise insignificant village is famous for its…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Pandyas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas, Pandyas

Singaperumal – Hara aspect of Perumal

November 18, 2010 Saurabh Saxena 4 Comments

Singaperumal-Koil is a town in Chengalepattu district of Tamilnadu. The town is famous for its Narasimha temple, also referred as…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Mamandur – A Pallava Cave Temple Workshop

November 11, 2010 Saurabh Saxena 2 Comments

Mamandur is situated in Tiruvanamalai district of Tamilnadu. The village is famous for its set of cave temples excavated on…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Vallam – Vasanteshvaram Cave Temple

November 6, 2010 Saurabh Saxena 12 Comments

Vallam is a small village situated near Chengalpattu, located 2 km from the latter on the Chengalpattu-Mamallapuram road. This otherwise…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Kilmavilangai – I Stand Here For Eternity

November 4, 2010 Saurabh Saxena 7 Comments

Kilmavilangai is a very small settlement in Villupuram district of Tamilnadu, small enough that it may go unnoticed even to…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Cave, Pallavas

Melacheri – Sikhari-Pallaveshvaram Cave Temple

Saurabh Saxena 5 Comments

Melacheri is a small village in Viluppuram district of Tamilnadu. It is situated not very far from Gingee city, famous…

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Posted in: Between 501 to 1000 CE, Pallavas, Tamilnadu Filed under: Pallavas

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