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Temple submerged by Bhavanisagar dam
May 5 , 2024
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- A major trade route connecting the Kongu region in western Tamil Nadu with southern Karnataka and Kerala had existed over a 1,000 years ago.
- This is revealed by the inscriptions found at the Sri Madhava Perumal Temple.
- This temple has largely remained submerged in the water spread area of the Bhavanisagar dam in Erode district.
- The temple, in a dilapidated state, is currently visible following the depletion of water level in the dam to less than 46 feet, as against the full reservoir level of 105 feet.
- 10 to 15 inscriptions, each dating back to various periods, were found.
- They revealed a village, named Thuravalur, which existed there over 1,000 years ago with a temple for Thondreeshwaramudiayar (Lord Shiva).
- The area served as peruvali (a trunk road), and traders crossed River Bhavani and River Moyar to reach Wayanad in Kerala and various places in Karnataka.
- The area came under the Hoysala rulers.
- King Veera Ballala III (1292-1342), the last great king of the Hoysala Empire, ruled this area.
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