Thousands of devotees witness consecration of Thanjavur’s 1000 years old Big Temple performed after 23 years
Consecration of Thanjavur’s 1000 years old Big Temple performed for the first time after 1997
5 February, 2020
Cholas
The Imperial Cholas, Part II: Uniting South India under a highly organized and efficient monarchic form of governance
Rural governance under the Cholas followed a complex and well-organised system comprising of numerous officials and committees,
22 January, 2020
The Imperial Cholas, Part I: An Introduction to the longest ruling Dynasty in India
From a study of the annals of Indic studies, it is quite clear that the Imperial Cholas of south India claim the record for being the longest ruling dynasty in Indian…
15 January, 2020
Rajaraja Chola I: Conqueror, temple builder and one of the greatest emperors of India
The territory of Rajaraja Chola- I included modern day's Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Sri Lanka and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.
6 November, 2019
Controversial Tamil director Pa Ranjith makes abusive claims against Hinduism, calls Chola legend Raja Raja Chola a ‘land grabber’
Pa Ranjith not only stops at abusing Hindus. He further goes on to the extent of foul mouthing against one of the greatest emperors of Chola dynasty, Raja Raja Chola.
10 June, 2019
Tamil Nadu: Mujibur Rahman arrested for posting obscene pictures with female idols at Thanjavur temple
The obscene act of vandalism came to light when Rahman posted these pictures and selfies on his Facebook page where he was seen kissing, hugging and posing perversely with female…
10 June, 2019
Madras HC quashes TN govt order, appoints Pon Manickavel as special officer for idol wing
The state government and Pon Manickavel have been at loggerheads with each other for a while. The government had tried to transfer all cases of the idol wing to the CBI citing…
30 November, 2018
Tamil Nadu in talks with National Gallery of Australia to get back 7 stolen ancient idols
The state government has initiated the process of getting back the stolen idols.
14 June, 2018
1000 year old stolen idols returned to Tamil Nadu, Temple officials allegedly did not notify the Police
The idols are expected to be installed at the Brihadeeshwarar Temple in the next few days.
1 June, 2018