Tamizh Thandha Thonmai

 

              தமிழ் தந்த தொன்மை

 

           Let us see my exploration of Tamil Nadu's historical places 

           I visited some of the Historical places of Tamil Nadu the last month

They are 

              Thiruvannamalai and Thanjavur

 

Thiruvannamalai

                                Thiruvannamalai, located in Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its deep spiritual significance and ancient heritage. It is home to the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and has been a center of Saiva Siddhanta tradition and pilgrimage for centuries. The presence of the holy hill, Arunachala, adds to the town's historical and religious importance.

Historical monuments: Arunachaleswarar Temple, Ramanasramam, Sathanur Dam, Skandashramam, Virupaksha Cave, Ramana Ashram, Seshadri Swamigal Ashram. 

        

                    In this picture we see the Raja Gopuram of thiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwarar temple with a great view at a pleasent sunset.

Thanjavur

                  Thanjavur, often referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu," is renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage. It served as the capital of the powerful Chola dynasty, under whose reign numerous temples, including the world-famous Brihadeshwara Temple, were built. The city stands as a testament to the Dravidian architectural prowess and the flourishing arts and music during various dynasties.

Historical monuments: Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Art Gallery, Schwartz Church, Sivagangai Garden, Vijayanagar Fort, Thiruvengadu Budhan Temple.  

        

Historical places in My district ( Pudukkottai  )

                        Porpanaikottai ( Archeological site )

                        Sittanavasal 

                        Thirumayam Fort

                        Aavudaiyar Kovil

                        Kudumianmalai

                        Naarthamalai

Porpanaikottai

                          According to Archeological Department of INDIA 

Porpanaikottai was one of the Historical monument of INDIA

                          Their was a fort on Porpanaikottai that spread over 17.25 Hectares and the archeological research were done over 2.25 Hectares

                      

 

                  

                          The image was about the ancient Architecture of Tamil peoples Lived In the Iron Age

                          Recently some gold Ornaments were found here

                          

                    

                                This was the current situation of the Fort of Porpanaikottai

For more details watxh virtually : https://youtu.be/vHHX4o9YzPA?si=x5sLNUpbqaGTXNAi

 

Sittanavasal

                                 Sittanavasal was one of the tourist spot of our district 

                                 The place was famous for Cave Paintings 

 

                            Samanar Padukkai

                         More archeological Researches were done here

Muthumakkal thazhees 

                         Pots used to decompose Dead people 

 

For more information visit : https://youtu.be/VSwP9fNY-8Q?si=oWAEgs6lMKoV5Lfn

Thirumayam Fort 

                          The fort was built over for a 40 acre land 

                           

           

                             The fort was built by Regunatha Sethupathy

                  IT is located in Thirumayam ( town in pudukkottai )

Near the Karaikudi Highway

 

 

                              There was a canon on the top of the fort used by british to capture the south power

                  Kattabomman's brother Oomathurai was Founded here and hanged by british.

                  There are six more cannons mounted in the north, south and east gates.

 

 Aavudaiyar Kovil 

                

                 Aavudaiyar kovil ( known as thiruperundhurai )

                 IT was one of the spot which reprfesented on tamil literatures a   256 paadal petra Isthalam

                This temple was also take places in Kavichakravarthy kamban's literal songs 

      

          

                     This temple was best known for its Architecture

         

                                       Avudaiyar Koil temple is located in the small town named Avudaiyarkoil, which is around 14 kms from Aranthangi city of Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu state, India. The temple attracts hundreds of devotees and tourists daily. Avudaiyar Koil temple is attractive not only due to spiritual reasons, but also due to its architecture and sculpture. The entire Avudaiyarkoil town has been declared as 'heritage town' by the government. Even though the temple is famously referred as Avudaiyar Koil, the name of the temple is Athmanatha Swamy Temple. The original temple is believed to be built by Manickavasakar in the 8th century AD.

 Kudumianmalai 

                           The temple was built by 10 th Century Chozhas and further extended by Pandyas

 

                                The temple's roof was supported by hundreds of pillars in which great sculptures were carved 

                                  The architecture design of the temple is very wondering

 

Naarthamalai 

                       As per some accounts, the temple is believed to have been built by the first king of Medieval Cholas, Vijayalaya Chola (848- 891 CE), but the view is highly debated. As per the inscriptions, immediately after the construction, the temple was damaged by rains and lightning.

                     

                       The place was located near the Pudukottai to Thiruchirapalli Highways

Historical importance:

                       During the period of Chozhas Granite stones were carved for the hills of naarthamalai 

                          Stones were carved from this place and moved to tanjore by using the Elephants 

                                                                  By

                                                                        Naveen Balaji M R 

                                                                        PDGMS

                                                                        Pudukkottai