Aysha Archaeologist

                                      Sculptural Art of TamilNadu what is Art-? Art is a tool invented by man to express his thoughts. The first work of art of man was the stone tool. This is where he gave shape to his thoughts and knowledge. He used those stone tools for hunting. After stone tools, rock paintings occupy an important place in the history of art. He drew his thoughts in the form of paintings to convey his thoughts to others. Sculpture followed these. That too was not carved in stone. They carved it in hot sand. In Tamil Nadu, clay figures occupied an important place for the first time. In this, they created images of gods. But they avoided stones. Because they considered stones to be an auspicious material for making amulets and center stones. History of Sculptural Art of TamilNadu Although the history of sculpture in Tamil Nadu began in the Sangam period, it developed during t...

       Sirudhavur- unknown Archaeological and                                              Historical Site Siruthavur is a small village near Thiruporur, and there is a possibility that some people may not know about it. Its period starts from the megalithic period. The Chola kingdom, which was administrated from the Pallava period to the Vijayanagara period, was located in the Amur region of Amur. Its period can be divided into two types: 1) Neolithic period 2) Historical period Historical period can be classified as the Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Vijayanagara,Sambuvarayar and Nayaka periods. Siruthavur existed during the reigns of the above-mentioned. other name of Sirudhavur 1) Narasinga Chadurvedhi Mangalam 2)  Sirudhavur   Siruthavur is a Brahmadeya granted to Brahmins during the Chola period.  Megalithic Period ...

              Chieftains of TamilNadu in Historical Era The history of Chitrasar has not been revised and written in parallel with the history of the Chera Chola Pandyas who became great rulers in Tamil Nadu. There were various petty kings of the Moovendars and Pallavas who ruled Tamil Nadu, let us look at the most important ones. They strengthened their position by intermarrying with the great rulers. 1) Sambuvarayars 2) Miladudaiyars 3) Chethirayars 4) Malayamaans 6) Mazhavarayars 7) Pazhuvettarayars 8) Velirs 9) Kadavarayars 10) Panars 11) Vanakovarayars 13) Gangars Although they were subordinate to the great rulers, they have also shown some temples. They have also donated to many temples. Sambuvarayar They ruled the areas around Tiruvannamalai, known as the Sambuvarayar district. They were petty kings under the Cholas. The Archaeological Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu conducted excavations at their capital, Padavit.  Ring wells an...

                            Ancient Tamil Marriage  Marriage was one of the ways of life of the people of the Sangam period. Today, it is considered a crime and a shame to marry a woman by running away (marrying without the knowledge of the parents), and to marry a woman by carrying her away, and to marry a woman by Gandharva (marrying with the five gods as witnesses), etc. were considered important. The talisman worn around the bride's neck was called "Mangala Naan" and "Aimpadai Tali".  In the Sangam period, it was common for a man and a woman to make love. When the daughter of a tribal chief reached the age of marriage, the sons of the chieftains, i.e. the princes, would besiege the chieftain's gate and ask him to marry the girl.  If he refused, they would besiege him with a large army.That town will also be destroyed. The young man thought, "How can I win the war and marry her?" புறநானூறு வரிகள்...

                  Tirukazhukundram and the History  Village Structure Thirukkalukundram is located nine kalas southeast of Chengalpattu, forty-five kalas from Chennai city and six kalas from Mamallapuram, the Pallava port. Thirukkalukundram is a holy place sung by four Saiva Kuravas.  Historical sources say that this village has been a place of worship since the 3rd century AD. It is a small village surrounded by sedimentary rocks on all sides. It is located in a fertile plain. It is located at 80° 3' latitude and 12° 36' longitude. Being very close to the world famous Mamallapuram, foreigners and tourists from the north keep coming to this temple. There are so many of them that it is said that our countrymen do not realize its glory as much as foreigners enjoy the beauty of this temple. Mamallapuram and Thirukkazhukundram are often referred to as 'twin towns' to the extent that they are often referred to as one.  There are thr...

             A CHOLAS- A EMPIRE OF TAMILNADU  The Cholas were the most important of the royal families that ruled Tamil Nadu. During their time, Tamil Nadu excelled in art and culture. It also experienced some economic development. The Cholas can be divided into 3 types: 1) The Cholas of the Purana period 2) The Cholas of the Sangam period 3) The Historical Cholas We call the historical Cholas the "Imperial Cholas". The Cholas claimed to have descended from the "Sun dynasty". They also inscribed the same in copper plates and inscriptions. The following evidence is very important to know about the Cholas. 1) The Puranas 2) Literature 3) Inscriptions 4) Copper plates Although there are no inscriptional sources other than literature to know about the Cholas of the Sangam period, there are references about them in the copper plates published by the Imperial Cholas. However, the history of the Cholas of the Sangam period is not clear. 1) Karikala Peruv...