E-ISSN - 2583-0880
1. Veeratteswarar Temple showing the Chola Inscriptions
முனைவர் செ.சாந்தி/Dr.S.Santhi
Abstract
Tamil Nadu has marvellous temples which exist for more than many thousand years. It portrays the quality of art and architecture of the temples that have been existing for many ages. Every temple has its own chronicle and the dedication of the kings and people. Among the triumvirs of Tamil Nadu, the Cholas has contributed to temple arts and architecture. Many temples stand as testimony for their greatness. The Cholas also had inscribed many culverts for the temples they build. One such famous temple is Veeratteswarar Temple and its notable matters or recorded in the form of culverts. Hence, this article unfolds the facts from the culverts about the Veeratteswarar Temple.
Keywords:Veeratteswarar Temple, Chola Inscriptions, Temple Studies.
2. The Sculptures and Architecture of Srivilliputtur Andal Temple
ஜெ.பா.சாம் செல்வகுமார்/J.B.Sam Selvakumar
Abstract
Andal, the eighth-century saint-poet is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Bhoomi Devi. Legend has it that a Vaishnava saint periyalvar who had no children prayed to Vishnu for a child. Lord’s consort Bhudevi reincarnated as a child in the Tulsi shrubs. The child grew up to be a beautiful maiden – Andal. Srivilliputhoor which is mentioned as Mallivalanadu in ancient scripts is famous for its “twin Temple” dedicated to Vaishnavite deities 1) Vadapathra say 2) Andal. Temple worship is an integral part of Vaishnavism. Legend has it that the Vadapathrasayee temple is of prehistoric origin. It is a Madakkovil with Lakshmi Narasimmer on the ground floor and we have to climb a few steps to have a glimpse of Vadapathrasayee. The Lord’s image is in Sudhai form (bike and mortar) and that is why the sacred bath ritual is not performed daily. Andal Temple which is famous for its architectural grandeur dates back to the Pandiya regime of the 12th century (1190AD – 1310AD) or even earlier. It is also said that Mavali Vanaathirayar of 14th century AD constructed the sanctum, Artha mandapam, and Mahamandabam.
Keywords:Andal Temple, Vadapathra, Vaishnava Cult, Devotion.
3. History of Thirucourtallam
த.முப்பிடாதி/D.Muppidathy
முனைவர் மு.கலாமாரி/Dr.M.Kalamari
Abstract
“Do not live in a city without a temple” is the vow of the people. Temples are the symbol of Tamil culture. Thirukkurala temple is one of the glories Shiva temples in the Pandya Kingdom. The temple is an encyclopedia of art and architecture in its form. The sculptures and statues portray the myths and legends of the Shaiva sect. This article discusses in detail the uniqueness of the Courtallam Nathar Temple, which is located at the foot of the Courtallam Falls.
Keywords:Thirucourtallam, Temple, Pandya.
4. The Sculptures Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
முனைவர் பா. ம ஜெயகலா/Dr. P.M. Jayakala
Abstract
The Thanumalayan Temple at Suchindram is an ancient, important and rare Hindu temple. The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma in a single form called the Thanumalayan. The raja gopuram or gateway tower of this temple has 7 stories and a height of 134 ½ feet. The temple is famous for its sculptures in the Kulasekara mandapam, Shenbagarama mandapam, Unjal mandapam and the 12 raasis on the ceiling in the navagraha mandapam.Hence, the article focuses to decode the facts about the temple.
Keywords:Thanumalayan, Sculpture, Mandapam, Suchindram.
5. Utharkhand Sculptures in Tamil Nadu Temples
முனைவர் ச.ஜெயஸ்ரீ/Dr.S.Jeyashree
Abstract
Ramayana Story Volumes has spread not only in India but also in Asian countries In various forms. Although composing the Ramayana in various forms, Valmiki Ramayan is indicated as the base literature. There are seven books in Valmiki Ramayan. Though Kamba Ramayana based on Valmiki Ramayan, completed his epic with Youth Khand, left the Uthar Khand. Ottakuthar composed the Uthar Khand. Uttar Khand is the final chapter of the Ramayana. In this chapter, one can see the incidents After Raman taking the Ayodha kingdom as the crowned King. In this chapter, not so many incidents can be seen. In Tamilnadu Temples, sculptures of Uthar Khand is revised here. The Uthar Khand Part is seen only in Valmiki and the Ranganatha Ramayanam based on the Valmiki. Kamban finished his epic After Raman being the crowned king. This is the main point of this research. In India, Astro Ramayan information was seen only in Buddhist Monument Inscriptions. In Tamilnadu during the sixth to the eighth century, The cave Temples created by Pandiyas and Pallavas are the beginning of sculpture art. Ramayan sculptures in Tamilnadu temples are based on Valmiki, Kamban and Ranganathar creations. Morals of life have been thought through Art forms that exist during that period. When the Epic was sculptured, it will penetrate the mind who saw it, when no communication channels exist. In Temple's sculptures, no importance was given to Uthar Khand Part. In many temple's sculpture work has been ended with Raman's Coronation ceremony. One must remember here the Complete Ramayan Story has been taking the art form in Kamatchi Amman Temple situated in the Mallikarjunar Temple premises Dharmapuri, is a Nulambar artwork. Uthar Khand Part sculptures were only seen in Pullamangai Brammapuriswarar temple, Dharmapuri Mallikarjunar temple, Kurungkaleeswarar temple Koyambedu Chennai, in the three temples. In this sculptures slander about Seetha, Seetha entering the Forest and Raman's Aswametha Yaga can be seen. The Part Uthar Khand is seen in Valmiki and Ranganath Ramanyan alone, so we conclude these sculptures are based out on this works.
Keywords:Utharkhand Sculptures, Tamil Nadu, Temples.