On the auspicious occasion of #VinayagarChaturthi, let us explore some of the historic Vinayaka Vigrahas of Tamilakam.
One of the oldest is the Pillayarpatti Vinayaka, dating back to the 4th–6th centuries CE. This bears an inscription in a mix of Tamil Brahmi and Vattezhuthu, recording the sculptor’s name as “Ekkaaturu Kon Perum Thasan.”
The inscription is of great linguistic importance—it marks the first known usage of the Pulli (dot) in Tamil script. Thus, the Pillayarpatti Vinayaka stands not only as a sacred icon but also as a milestone in the evolution of Tamil writing.
The Kudumiyanmalai Vinayaka near the famous musical inscription. The inscription at the Pandya rock cut temple was the oldest one containing the musical notes found in Tamil Nadu and dates 7-8th century.
This Vinayaka is called as Polla Pillayar. The Ganapathi at Thirunarayur was the one who told Nambiyandar Nambi about the place where the sacred Thirumurais were kept.
It was in fact Rajaraja Chola who requested Nambi to find the whereabouts of Thirumurais. Later, they were retrieved from a chamber at Chidambaram and Nambi compiled them.
The Kanakku (Maths) Vinayaka who helped the accountant of Rajendra Chola to submit the temple accounts of Gangai Konda Cholapuram.
Mukkurini Pillayar excavated by Thirumalai Nayakar when the Theppakulam was constructed by him at Vandiyur. He installed the Vinayaka at Madurai Meenakshi temple.
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