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Early Chola Sculptures and Inscriptions

March 18 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 33 0

Early Chola Dynasty period sculptures and inscriptions were discovered on the bed of the Cauvery River near Musiri.
The sculptures of Dakshinamurthy and Vinadhara Shiva were found about 200 metres from the river bund and likely belonged to a ruined temple.
A stone slab contains two Tamil inscriptions dated to the 10th century C.E.
One inscription records 120 kasu (ancient coins) donated to the sabha of Mahendramangalam to maintain two perpetual lamps in a temple.
Another inscription mentions tax-free land donated to the temple as devadana (gift to the deity).
Architectural remains such as pillar fragments, roof structures and a large Shiva Linga were also found at the site.