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...