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Currently pursuing my Ph.D (The Historical and Cultural Study on Female images in Early Pallava Art)
Supervisors: Dr.S.Vasanthi
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My discovery of Pallava Grantha inscription at Mahendravadi.
Thiruvottiyur temple also famously known as Thyagarajar -‐ Vadivudai Amman Temple is situated on... more Thiruvottiyur temple also famously known as Thyagarajar -‐ Vadivudai Amman Temple is situated on the Northern part of Chennai, quite close to the sea shore (Bay of Bengal). The temple is a vast historical and archaeological trove and attracts not only devotees, but also scholars and researchers from all over the country. The Main deity of this temple is Aadhipureeswarar, is said to be suyambu (mud mound) in form, like a protective layer is covering him and he is not allowed to be touched by both mortals and immortals. His consort Vadivudai Amman alias Tripurasundari is a widely revered deity among the locals.
This temple has accumulated its religious richness of over several centuries and enriched by the architectural styles of various dynasties. Numerous saints and Saivite devotees are closely associated with this temple, such as Gnanasambandar, Appar, Sundarar, Adi shankarar, Pattinathar and many more. The earliest evidence of this temple appears in the Tevaram hymns sung by Gnanasambandar and Appar during the Pallava period and also we find few epigraphical records commemorating the same. At present Pallava Structures are completely missing, only few lion pillars are found inside the temple premises.
This temple has been under the patronage and extended chronologically over a vast period of time by the South Indian rulers. Recent discovery of the Parantaka Chola inscription proves the continuation from Pallava to Chola. The present temple is a complete contribution of Cholas, Vijayanagara and Nayaka rulers. We also find interesting ancient sculptures and architectural features which are still alive, inside the temple.
Published : International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (March 2016)
This paper is a research study on the Goddess Shri iconographic representation in the Early Palla... more This paper is a research study on the Goddess Shri iconographic representation in the Early Pallava art. Pallavas were said to be the early representatives of the Dravidian art and architecture. The images and sculptures evolved in their hands have special interest among the scholars, as it represents the early iconographic form of deities. Slowly under the reign of various rulers and kingdoms the images has undergone numerous variations and developments over a vast period of time. One among such image is the sculpture of Goddess Shri or Lakshmi. During early Pallava period, Goddess Shri was represented, as “Srivatsam” a new iconographic form and this paper will present the identification of this form in a detailed manner.
Published : International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (Sep 2015)
Muruga or Skanda or Karthikeya or Subramaniya, who is known in various names, is said be a war go... more Muruga or Skanda or Karthikeya or Subramaniya, who is known in various names, is said be a war god and the youngest son of Lord Shiva in the Hindu pantheon. Though, we find numerous historical references & poetic notations of him in the Sangam literatures, the first iconographical evidence in the Dravidian art, come from our World Heritage site “Mahabalipuram”. Murugan sculpture has undergone wide changes over the past thousands of years in Dravidian Art. The earliest known Murugan at Mahabalipuram is seen with different iconographical attributes, which is known as “Brahmasasta”. This article would bring out some interesting discovery and occurrences of this earliest form of Murugan sculptures in and around Chennai and also its special iconographical aspects.
My discovery of Pallava Grantha inscription at Mahendravadi.
Thiruvottiyur temple also famously known as Thyagarajar -‐ Vadivudai Amman Temple is situated on... more Thiruvottiyur temple also famously known as Thyagarajar -‐ Vadivudai Amman Temple is situated on the Northern part of Chennai, quite close to the sea shore (Bay of Bengal). The temple is a vast historical and archaeological trove and attracts not only devotees, but also scholars and researchers from all over the country. The Main deity of this temple is Aadhipureeswarar, is said to be suyambu (mud mound) in form, like a protective layer is covering him and he is not allowed to be touched by both mortals and immortals. His consort Vadivudai Amman alias Tripurasundari is a widely revered deity among the locals.
This temple has accumulated its religious richness of over several centuries and enriched by the architectural styles of various dynasties. Numerous saints and Saivite devotees are closely associated with this temple, such as Gnanasambandar, Appar, Sundarar, Adi shankarar, Pattinathar and many more. The earliest evidence of this temple appears in the Tevaram hymns sung by Gnanasambandar and Appar during the Pallava period and also we find few epigraphical records commemorating the same. At present Pallava Structures are completely missing, only few lion pillars are found inside the temple premises.
This temple has been under the patronage and extended chronologically over a vast period of time by the South Indian rulers. Recent discovery of the Parantaka Chola inscription proves the continuation from Pallava to Chola. The present temple is a complete contribution of Cholas, Vijayanagara and Nayaka rulers. We also find interesting ancient sculptures and architectural features which are still alive, inside the temple.
Published : International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (March 2016)
This paper is a research study on the Goddess Shri iconographic representation in the Early Palla... more This paper is a research study on the Goddess Shri iconographic representation in the Early Pallava art. Pallavas were said to be the early representatives of the Dravidian art and architecture. The images and sculptures evolved in their hands have special interest among the scholars, as it represents the early iconographic form of deities. Slowly under the reign of various rulers and kingdoms the images has undergone numerous variations and developments over a vast period of time. One among such image is the sculpture of Goddess Shri or Lakshmi. During early Pallava period, Goddess Shri was represented, as “Srivatsam” a new iconographic form and this paper will present the identification of this form in a detailed manner.
Published : International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (Sep 2015)
Muruga or Skanda or Karthikeya or Subramaniya, who is known in various names, is said be a war go... more Muruga or Skanda or Karthikeya or Subramaniya, who is known in various names, is said be a war god and the youngest son of Lord Shiva in the Hindu pantheon. Though, we find numerous historical references & poetic notations of him in the Sangam literatures, the first iconographical evidence in the Dravidian art, come from our World Heritage site “Mahabalipuram”. Murugan sculpture has undergone wide changes over the past thousands of years in Dravidian Art. The earliest known Murugan at Mahabalipuram is seen with different iconographical attributes, which is known as “Brahmasasta”. This article would bring out some interesting discovery and occurrences of this earliest form of Murugan sculptures in and around Chennai and also its special iconographical aspects.