சரித்திரத் தேர்ச்சி கொள். Author. Passionate about History, Heritage and Temple architecture. Views are personal : https://xitter.cf/t.co/aMNuIu1lq0
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There cannot be a crueller joke than this!
Leftist distortians like Romila Thapar, who drew heavily upon Western and colonial historiography and promoted contested narratives such as “Ashoka ruled before Yudhishthira” through their writings and even in school textbooks, are now making such claims!
It is, in fact, Indic scholars who have sought to correct these distortions through indigenous primary sources, including our scriptures, inscriptions and literary traditions, who are qualified to make such a statement.
thehindu.com/news/national/h…
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
As we wrapped up the 5th edition of the @GhatsLitFest, my heart filled with joy and pride. This year we had minister @sarbanandsonwal addressing us online and HE Thiru @rajendraarlekar, Governor of TN presiding over the valedictory session. We also had very interesting sessions by @sanjeevsanyal @ARanganathan72 @LtGenDPPandey @drrbalu @6amiji @abhijitmajumder @subbubooks @Sai_swaroopa M R Venkatesh, @tskrishnan, the princess of Travancore, Padmashri Gowri Lakshmi Bayee, @Ashwinsampathk @nandinisgTOI @anandasjayant and many others. Had a full house on both days. Look forward to the 6th Edition to be held on 6th and 7th of November, 2027 in Coimbatore. Watch this space! @jaggu916
The reigns of Aditya I and Parantaka I witnessed the construction of numerous temples along the banks of the Kaveri. One such remarkable example is the Vada Thirthanathar Temple at Andanallur, near Tiruchirappalli.
This Shiva temple was built by Sembiyan Irukkuvel, also known as Poodi Parantakan. An inscription in the temple records that the chieftain sought land from the king for its construction. Having obtained the land, he built the temple and performed ‘Jala Samprokshanam’ (the consecration ceremony).
Interestingly, the inscription specifically mentions Jala Samprokshanam, not Kudamuzhukku.
The chieftain also made extensive land endowments to support the temple's daily rituals and upkeep. These included provisions for:
- Sennadai (food offerings)
- Eight perpetual lamps
- Four Manis (temple accountants)
- Two conch blowers and two trumpet blowers
- two flower garlands every day
- Temple cleaning and maintenance
- Recitation of Thevaram Pathigams
What makes this inscription particularly fascinating is that the temples were not merely constructed and consecrated; they were endowed with resources to ensure the continuity of worship, music, offerings and daily services.
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
No Swayamsevak convicted in 1993 Chennai RSS HQ bomb blast case, where 9 killed.
No Swayamsevak has been convicted or charged in 1997 Chennai train bombings, 9 killed, 70 injured.
No Swayamsevak has been charged or convicted in 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case, 58 killed, 900+ injured.
No Swayamsevak was charged in Kaliyakkavilai SSI Y. Wilson murder case in 2020.
The suicide bomber who exploded near Sangameswarar Temple, Coimbatore, was not a Swayamsevak.
None of the 5 life convicts who came recently out on a 60 days parole, is a Swayamsevak.
It was a pleasure to speak about inscriptions and our rich cultural heritage before a distinguished gathering of scholars and literary enthusiasts at #WesternGhatsLitFest.
@jaggu916 @ShefVaidya @theverandahclub
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
It was a divine experience to be at Sri Kapalishwara Temple premises in Mylapore. Amidst the SEA of astikas, I was given the opportunity to render a discourse in Tamizh on Sri Rudram. I spoke about the kshetra mahatmya, and then delineated a few mantras (from Anuvakas 1, 3, 11) substantiating how Saivas and Vaishnavas interpret the same. My appeal was to understand the differences (for academic reasons) but work towards appreciating the common aspects between these two ancient paths, thereby serving under the larger umbrella of sanatana dharma for unity, peace and prosperity.
Thank you !
#westernghatlitfest #WGLF2026
An amazingly informative talk by @tskrishnan at the 5th edition of @GhatsLitFest about “Inscriptions, History & Return of our heritage” @ShefVaidya @jaggu916
Personally stunned by the “Income & Expenditure stmt” in the Chola period
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
#westernghatlitfest #WGLF2026
An amazingly informative talk by @tskrishnan at the 5th edition of @GhatsLitFest about “Inscriptions, History & Return of our heritage” @ShefVaidya @jaggu916
Personally stunned by the “Income & Expenditure stmt” in the Chola period
Remembering the valiant Marudhu Brothers on their martyrdom day!
A day to honour their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resistance against British colonial rule.
வழக்கம் போல கூசாமல் புளுகுவது எப்படி என்பதற்கு இன்னும் ஓர் உதாரணம். எட்டு நாயன்மார்களையும் சேர்த்து சைவத் திருமுறைகளை இயற்றியவர்கள் இருபத்தெட்டு பேர். அவர்கள் பல சமூகங்களையும் சேர்ந்தவர்கள். திருமூலர் வைணவராக அறியப்பட்டவர் அல்ல.
தவிர, அப்பர், சுந்தரர், சம்பந்தர், மாணிக்கவாசகர், சிறுத்தொண்டர், ஐயடிகள் காடவர்கோன், கழற்சிங்கன், கோச்செங்கணான், நின்றசீர் நெடுமாறன், மங்கையர்க்கரசியார், குலச்சிறையார், மெய்ப்பொருள் நாயனார் என்ற பலருக்கும் தெளிவான வரலாற்றுக் குறிப்புகள் உண்டு. அவர்கள் எல்லாம் கற்பனைப் பாத்திரங்கள் அல்ல.
எல்லாவற்றையும் பார்ப்பன சதி என்று சொல்வது ஒரு மனநோய்
@jsaideepak
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
This data from Mythic Society is a great tool to combat the nonsense that is often posted on X, saying Karnataka was all "Jaina faith" and other faiths usurped it due to some "conspiracy".
Since I can post only 4 images in one post, let's look at the data in the 4 images - corresponding to 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th centuries - Pre-Hoysala times.
Here are the cumulative numbers, by what is indicated in the invocatory verses:
4th C - > 3 Shaiva, 1 Vaishnava, 1 Jaina
6th C -> 8 Shaiva , 7 Vaishnava, 2 Jaina
8th C -> 38 Shaiva, 24 Vaishnava, 39 Jaina
10th C -> 160 Shaiva, 57 Vaishnava, 140 Jaina
So where is the "all Jaina" period in the history of Karnataka? Don't get me wrong. Jainas were part of the Karnataka population for a long time, but the area was NEVER EXCLUSIVELY Jaina, as it is made out to be by some handles here.
How does it follow in later centuries? See the reply.
Karnataka's gods and faiths, on its stones, century by century. Nearly 8,000 dated inscriptions from every district of Karnataka, 4th to 19th century, and over 3,000 more not yet dated. Shiva is named most, then Vishnu, the Jinas and the Goddess. Watch them spread across the state in the video, and see the numbers in the flyer. Explore every stone: nakshe.mythicsociety.org
#Karnataka #Inscriptions #History #Epigraphy #Nakshe #MythicSociety
Honoured to be part of the ‘Western Ghats Lit’ Fest by @theverandahclub, Celebrating Bharat Rising!
Will be speaking on “Inscriptions and Our Heritage.” Looking forward to meeting an illustrious gathering of speakers, scholars, and literary enthusiasts over the next two days.
“விஜய நரக பேரரசாம்” 🤦🏻♂️. உருப்படியா தமிழ் பேசத் தெரியாமல் எதையாவது வரலாறு என்கிற பேரில் திரிக்கக் கூடாது. பாளையப்பட்டு முறையை உருவாக்கியவரே தளவாய் அரியநாதர் என்கிற தமிழர்தான். இதில் தமிழர் ஆட்சிசெய்த பாளையங்கள் பல உண்டு. உதாரணம் நெற்கட்டான்சேவல். பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியை எதிர்த்து மருதுபாண்டியர் தலைமையில் போர்க்கொடி தூக்கியதே பாளையக்காரர்கள்தான்.
வரலாறு இவர்களிடம் சிக்கிப் படாதபாடு படுகிறது.
𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
What does it take to build an empire that history continues to talk about more than a thousand years later?
Raja Raja Chola I, born Arulmozhi Varman, was no ordinary conqueror. He transformed the Chola kingdom into one of the great powers of medieval India, extending its influence across southern India and into Sri Lanka. His campaigns helped establish a formidable imperial presence, while the Cholas’ maritime ambitions connected their world to the wider Indian Ocean.
But conquest was only one part of his story.
Raja Raja strengthened administration, supported institutions and patronised art and culture. Inscriptions from his reign preserve extraordinary details of land grants, royal gifts, temple personnel and resources. These were more than declarations of royal glory; they offer a rare window into how an empire functioned and the people who sustained it.
And then there is Thanjavur’s magnificent Brihadisvara Temple.
Consecrated around 1010 CE, this architectural marvel remains a testament to the ambition, engineering and artistic imagination of the Chola age. Its soaring vimana dominates the landscape, while its inscriptions preserve details of the people, gifts and institutions associated with the temple.
Think about it: a thousand years later, we can still explore the workings of this world through records carved into stone.
Raja Raja Chola I was a warrior, administrator, patron and empire-builder. His reign helped lay the foundations for the even wider overseas campaigns of his son, Rajendra Chola I, and left a legacy that continues to shape our understanding of South Indian history.
On his birth anniversary, we pay tribute to this remarkable ruler whose achievements reached far beyond the battlefield.
And if you wish to discover the empire, its rulers and the civilisation they shaped, we recommend The Cholas: Empire of the South by S. Krishnan (@tskrishnan), a fascinating, well-researched journey into one of India's most remarkable dynasties.
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𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 retweeted
On Rajaraja's birthday today, if you are interested in reading an accurate history of the great Chola Empire, do check this book by @tskrishnan sir. He is a Tamil scholar too, so, he doesn't have to rely on translation of primary sources - unlike other books on the market iykyk
He conquered kingdoms, commanded armies, built an empire and raised a temple that still leaves the world in awe. But Rajaraja Chola was far more than a conqueror. He was a visionary statesman who transformed governance, a patron who nurtured a flourishing civilisation, and a monarch who immortalised his age in stone. Despite all these great achievements, he was happy to be called as ‘Sivapadasekhara’, a devotee of Shiva.
Remembering the Emperor of Emperors on his birthday today !
