TNPSC Thervupettagam

Chola-era inscriptions

October 10 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 20 0
  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) documented 10 Chola-era inscriptions from the Vedapureeswarar Shiva temple at Therizhandhur in Mayiladuthurai district.
  • Two inscriptions, dated to the 34th and 44th regnal years of Kulottunga Chola I.
  • It records a grant of five gold coins to Brahmins for lighting lamps in the temple.
  • Inscriptions from the reign of Kulottunga Chola III record donations for Tirumanjanam and fines for defaulters, while one from Rajaraja II’s period mentions donations for lighting the Nundavilakku.

 

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