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Significance of #Sengol or #Rajdanda as explained in the Mahabharata.
In Shanti Parva of Mahabharata Yudhishthira enquires about the origin of Rajdanda from Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma explains how upon Brahma deva’s request Mahadev himself manifested in the form of Rajdanda.
Brahma
In Shanti Parva of Mahabharata Yudhishthira enquires about the origin of Rajdanda from Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma explains how upon Brahma deva’s request Mahadev himself manifested in the form of Rajdanda.
Brahma
deva passed the Rajdanda on to Bhagwan Vishnu. It was later handed over to Manu, and then to his sons. The holder of this Danda is supposed to protect Dharma with the energy of Mahadev himself.
Being staunch bhakts of Mahadeva it is most likely that the Chola Kings took
Being staunch bhakts of Mahadeva it is most likely that the Chola Kings took
inspiration from Mahabharata to create this beautiful tradition; where Bhagwan Shiva is represented by the Rajdanda; thus always reminding the kings that they are the upholders of Dharma (righteousness) on behalf of Mahadeva.
Images 5 and 6 - Mahabharata, Shanti Parva,
Images 5 and 6 - Mahabharata, Shanti Parva,
Significance of #Sengol or #Rajdanda as explained in the Mahabharata.
In Shanti Parva of Mahabharata Yudhishthira enquires about the origin of Rajdanda from Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma explains how upon Brahma deva’s request Mahadev himself manifested in the form of Rajdanda...
In Shanti Parva of Mahabharata Yudhishthira enquires about the origin of Rajdanda from Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma explains how upon Brahma deva’s request Mahadev himself manifested in the form of Rajdanda...
Brahma deva passed the Rajdanda on to Bhagwan Vishnu. It was later handed over to Manu, and then to his sons. The holder of this Danda is supposed to protect Dharma with the energy of Mahadev himself.
Being staunch bhakts of Mahadeva it is most likely that the Chola Kings took..
Being staunch bhakts of Mahadeva it is most likely that the Chola Kings took..
inspiration from Mahabharata to create this beautiful tradition; where Bhagwan Shiva is represented by the Rajdanda; thus always reminding the kings that they are the upholders of Dharma (righteousness) on behalf of Mahadeva.
[narrated by @MySutradhar ]
#TeamLostTemples
[narrated by @MySutradhar ]
#TeamLostTemples
It took #India 75 years to revive an ancient tradition with the ceremonial sceptre of #Cholas called the #Sengol planned to be used once again as India inaugurates its #newparliament on the 28th of May. Read more about the ancient Indian coronation traditions in the thread..
According to #AitareyaBrahmana when a new king assumed power he was sprinkled with the purifying waters of holy rivers while he knelt next to the throne. This tradition was followed from the time of #Manu right upto #Bharat the son of Dushyant & Shakuntala & hero of my 3rd book
The crown was placed on the head of the king who was also handed over the #RajDanda in many parts of the country as in the #Tamil tradition. According to #ShuklaYajurveda the priest blessed the newly crowned king with the following words...
In the temple at #thirumazhappadi there is an inscription dating to the 15th regnal year of #rajendra I. His father #Rajaraja I had wanted to renovate the mazhappadi temple. In 1013 he issued a proclamation directing that the srivimanam be removed and replaced with a stone
based one (katraLi). Further he had directed that all the inscriptions in the temple we logged and reinscribed upon consecration. Rajaraja died the following year. Rajendra I undertook the renovation and it was completed it in 1026. Once this was done Rajendra I sent a
direction under the supervision of dandanayaka Raman arumozhiyaana uttama chozha brahmaraayan and with a committee of elders of the village of kandaraditha chaturvedi mangalam and perumpuliyur and officials of the temple including kuLavan chozhan arangalamudaiyan
Saw #PS2. The historical review follows. Qualitywise movie is watchable, (not a #Bahubali), totally @AishwaryaRaiWeb movie & not at all of the titular #PonniyinSelvan @jeyamravi3 . U kp waiting but his moment nvr arrives. Rather it looks like @chiyanvikram movie (1&2) all alng.
Script sticks to the narrative as in #Kalki novel without 1ce trying 2 course correct 4 historical accuracy anywhr. Hence ,inherits the same biases, inaccuracies of the novel alongwith a bit of overdramatisation. Hence it nvr bcmes the biopic of #RajaRajaChola some wud hv expctd
Letz start with characters. #Cholas are shown in full glory as a fledgling kingdom about to be an empire succeeding the #Pallavas for hegemony over South & surviving the #Rashtrakutas while fending of spirited challenge of #Pandyas down South. My Tamil frnds tell me that the..
What did people eat during the Rajaraja Chola times?
What were their favorite snack?
Did they consume meat? Did they drink alcohol in celebration?
A thread!
Warning: Reading this thread could trigger the foodie in you!
#PonniyinSelvan1
What were their favorite snack?
Did they consume meat? Did they drink alcohol in celebration?
A thread!
Warning: Reading this thread could trigger the foodie in you!
#PonniyinSelvan1
Kalki has documented some (not ALL) of the Chola's eating habits.
Mostly through Vandhiyadhevan!
Vanthiyathevan is the hero we always wanted: he flirts well, sleeps better, and eats like a king!
He relishes the good food served by Sendhan Amudhan's mom.
Mostly through Vandhiyadhevan!
Vanthiyathevan is the hero we always wanted: he flirts well, sleeps better, and eats like a king!
He relishes the good food served by Sendhan Amudhan's mom.
He Starts with Idiyappam and Coconut Milk, a combination straight from heaven.
Then moves on to Puliyodarai, and Corn Flour Paniyaaram.
Finishes off with curd rice.
Sumptous!
Then moves on to Puliyodarai, and Corn Flour Paniyaaram.
Finishes off with curd rice.
Sumptous!
முப்பாட்டன் முருகனை சுப்பிரமணியன் ஆக்கினார்கள், தஞ்சை பெரிய கோவில் பிரகதீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம் ஆனது என்றால்,அது அன்றைய அரசு அதரவு இல்லாமல் நடந்ததா? தமிழர் மெய்யியல், வாழ்வியல் பார்ப்பனியமானதில் மன்னர்களின் பங்கு எதுவுமில்லையா?
பார்ப்பனிய அடிவருடிகளான பின்னர், பெண்களை தாசியாக்கிய பின்னர்
பார்ப்பனிய அடிவருடிகளான பின்னர், பெண்களை தாசியாக்கிய பின்னர்
பிரம்மத்தேயம் என்கிற பெயரில் பிராமணர்களுக்கு வாரி வழங்கிய பின்னர், சேரிகளை பிரித்த பின்னர்
உழைக்கும் மக்களை அடிமைகளாக்கிய பின்னர் அவர் ‘எந்த’ மன்னனாக இருந்தால் என்ன?
தமிழ்க்குடிப் பெருமையை விட அவசியமானது உழைக்கும் வர்க்க உணர்வு!
உழைக்கும் மக்களை அடிமைகளாக்கிய பின்னர் அவர் ‘எந்த’ மன்னனாக இருந்தால் என்ன?
தமிழ்க்குடிப் பெருமையை விட அவசியமானது உழைக்கும் வர்க்க உணர்வு!
ஆண்டது தமிழர், ஆட்சிமுறை ஆரியம்! - அறிஞர் அண்ணா சதுர்வேதி மங்கலம்! arignaranna.net/annaworks/katt…
முருகன் மட்டும் தான் பிரச்சினையா? கொற்றவை எப்படி காளி ஆனாள்?
பெண்களின் நிலை, உழைக்கும் மக்கள் நிலை குறித்து இவர்களுக்கு கவலையே இல்லையா? #cholas
முருகன் மட்டும் தான் பிரச்சினையா? கொற்றவை எப்படி காளி ஆனாள்?
பெண்களின் நிலை, உழைக்கும் மக்கள் நிலை குறித்து இவர்களுக்கு கவலையே இல்லையா? #cholas
चोळ साम्राज्य !
दक्षिण भारतातील म्हणण्यापेक्षा भारतातील एकमेव साम्राज्य सनातनी साम्राज्य असेल तर ते चोळ साम्राज्य यांना #cholas पण म्हणतात,जवळ पास ४५० वर्ष यांनी राज्य केलं. तसा त्यांचा इतिहास इसपू.३०० व्या वर्षी पण सापडतो.पण याचा समकालीन एकही पुरावा नाहीये.
इसपू.८५० ते
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दक्षिण भारतातील म्हणण्यापेक्षा भारतातील एकमेव साम्राज्य सनातनी साम्राज्य असेल तर ते चोळ साम्राज्य यांना #cholas पण म्हणतात,जवळ पास ४५० वर्ष यांनी राज्य केलं. तसा त्यांचा इतिहास इसपू.३०० व्या वर्षी पण सापडतो.पण याचा समकालीन एकही पुरावा नाहीये.
इसपू.८५० ते
१/९
ते १२७९ पर्यंत यांचा इतिहास आहे.दक्षिण भारतातील सर्वात दीर्घकाळ टिकेलेलं हे साम्राज्य होतें.या साम्राज्य बद्दल फार कमी बोललं जात.असे म्हणतात चोळ साम्राज्याच्या काळ म्हणजे सुवर्णकाळ मानला जातो.याच वंशाने सर्वात जास्त काळ राज्य केलं.फक्त भारत नव्हे तर दक्षिणपूर्व देशात पण त्यांची
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सत्ता काबीज करण्यात ते यशस्वी झाले.
श्रीलंका
इंडोनेशिया
मलेशिया
जावा
या आताच्या देशांवर पाहिले चोळ साम्राज्य राज्य करीत होते. चोळांची एक विशेषतः होती जे राज्य ते काबीज करतील त्या ठिकाणी ते त्यांचा ध्वज आणि मंदिर स्थापनच करायचे आणि त्या मंदिराला त्यांची उपाधी लावायचे. चोळ
३/९
श्रीलंका
इंडोनेशिया
मलेशिया
जावा
या आताच्या देशांवर पाहिले चोळ साम्राज्य राज्य करीत होते. चोळांची एक विशेषतः होती जे राज्य ते काबीज करतील त्या ठिकाणी ते त्यांचा ध्वज आणि मंदिर स्थापनच करायचे आणि त्या मंदिराला त्यांची उपाधी लावायचे. चोळ
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Great Hindu Warriors
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
as Chandragupta had successfully defeated the most powerful of the successor states of Alexander.
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
the Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians), and the Yavanas (Indo-Greeks). Their advance was finally stopped by a warrior of the Satavahana dynasty. Known as the ‘Dakshinapatha-Pati’ or the Lord of Southern India, Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated the Shakas, Pahlavas, and Yavanas several times
A Thread on "Trade Relations between Tamil Nadu and South East Asia as Gleaned from Inscriptions...!"
The Commercial and Cultural contacts between Tamil Nadu and South East Asian Countries seem to have existed even from the beginning of the Christian era!
The Commercial and Cultural contacts between Tamil Nadu and South East Asian Countries seem to have existed even from the beginning of the Christian era!
#Sangam Literatures say that the import & export of articles between these countries had happened in great vigour through the ports located on the Coromandal coast, viz #Kollam, #Eyilpattinam, #Kaviripumpattinam, #Tondi, #Marungurpattinam (#Alagankulam), #Korkai and #Kanyakumari!
The author of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea describes the ports of the Coromandal coast as follows. “Among the market-towns of these countries and harbour where the ships put in from Damirica and from the north, the most important are, in order as they lie, first Camara...1/2
