Sunday, July 12, 2009
Renovation of Anoor Shiva and Perumal Temples
We had visited Anoor or Annoor near Chingelpet after seeing the report of TOI on 7th of June 2009.
Founder Dr.T.Satyamurthy, Epigraphist S. Ramachandran, Members S. Natarajan and PRO of REACH FOUNDATION J.Chandrasekaran visited after consulting with Mr.Devarajan the man spear heading the renovation at Anoor. The photos are loaded here.
Exciting were the reliefs of Ganesha and Jyestha Devi along with Gomukan and Agni Devi found on the temple walls, which proclaim the ancient nature of this temple. Near by is the ASI maintained Munkudumi Eswarar Temple which has also some elaborate sculptures and this ws also one of the temples renovated durting Dr. Satyamurthy, our founder's tenure in ASI.
Estimation is ON and we expect to take this up after completion of Uttaramerur Kailasanathar Temple, which would be completed by August end.
Founder Dr.T.Satyamurthy, Epigraphist S. Ramachandran, Members S. Natarajan and PRO of REACH FOUNDATION J.Chandrasekaran visited after consulting with Mr.Devarajan the man spear heading the renovation at Anoor. The photos are loaded here.
Exciting were the reliefs of Ganesha and Jyestha Devi along with Gomukan and Agni Devi found on the temple walls, which proclaim the ancient nature of this temple. Near by is the ASI maintained Munkudumi Eswarar Temple which has also some elaborate sculptures and this ws also one of the temples renovated durting Dr. Satyamurthy, our founder's tenure in ASI.
Estimation is ON and we expect to take this up after completion of Uttaramerur Kailasanathar Temple, which would be completed by August end.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Pazaverkaadu heritage trip to revive 2 temples - 31-05-2009
None would have forgotten the Adinarayana perumal temple visit in 2006.
Now the message of REACH had reached this villages and the Rural Public are cleaning and maintaining the temples,but dilapidation is rapid. Unless we act fast, these two laterite stone built temples , 1) Adi Narayana perumal Temple and 2) Samaya Iswarar temple will soon collapse.
See pictures here.
The sad plight of the erstwhile Chola temple, the Chintamanieeswrar Temple in Sattankuppam, alias Koviladi island near Pazaverkadu or Pulicat is now not seen but a modern temple standing at the site, show casing how best a temple SHOULD NOT BE MADE! Acrylic paints, blunt shrines and colourful sign boards atop make the temple a mockery. Neglected a discarded inscriptions stones can be seen in the above photo album and REACH had already informed the State Museum to pick up those and keep safe in their custody, as the temple has no chance of fixing them back again in their original position!
Member Ashok had sent a photo album in pdf format and member Ragothaman had written on this temple heritage trip in his blog.
Good news is that 5 member team from Art of Living lead by Mr. Shriram and Ms. Raji Swaminthan joined us for this heritage trip. We hope the message will make an attempt to make the Hon'ble Shri Shri Ravi Shankarji to address his world wide audience and disciples at least now to adopt one heritage village each, for its 'temple centric' improvement and renaissance. Kumudam also published a story on these two temples and we hope now things will turn around and the fruit will be borne by both REACH and the villagers for renovating these shrines.
Ashok's pdf photo compilation and the Kumudam story in vernacular language (Tamil) is filed in our yahoo group files section.
Mr. Ratan had sent new picture albums to be viewed here and here.
Now the message of REACH had reached this villages and the Rural Public are cleaning and maintaining the temples,but dilapidation is rapid. Unless we act fast, these two laterite stone built temples , 1) Adi Narayana perumal Temple and 2) Samaya Iswarar temple will soon collapse.
See pictures here.
The sad plight of the erstwhile Chola temple, the Chintamanieeswrar Temple in Sattankuppam, alias Koviladi island near Pazaverkadu or Pulicat is now not seen but a modern temple standing at the site, show casing how best a temple SHOULD NOT BE MADE! Acrylic paints, blunt shrines and colourful sign boards atop make the temple a mockery. Neglected a discarded inscriptions stones can be seen in the above photo album and REACH had already informed the State Museum to pick up those and keep safe in their custody, as the temple has no chance of fixing them back again in their original position!
Member Ashok had sent a photo album in pdf format and member Ragothaman had written on this temple heritage trip in his blog.
Good news is that 5 member team from Art of Living lead by Mr. Shriram and Ms. Raji Swaminthan joined us for this heritage trip. We hope the message will make an attempt to make the Hon'ble Shri Shri Ravi Shankarji to address his world wide audience and disciples at least now to adopt one heritage village each, for its 'temple centric' improvement and renaissance. Kumudam also published a story on these two temples and we hope now things will turn around and the fruit will be borne by both REACH and the villagers for renovating these shrines.
Ashok's pdf photo compilation and the Kumudam story in vernacular language (Tamil) is filed in our yahoo group files section.
Mr. Ratan had sent new picture albums to be viewed here and here.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Uttaramerur Temple updates - May 2009
See pictures of Lime mortar work going on...
and a new find...
We had been walking above a raised mud bund always to have entry and access into the sanctum sanctorum. When cleaned, that turned out to be the Chandikeshwara shrine's foundation!!!
See pictures..
The chandikeshwara shrine base seen.. Old picture where workers gain access and now ...!
and a new find...
We had been walking above a raised mud bund always to have entry and access into the sanctum sanctorum. When cleaned, that turned out to be the Chandikeshwara shrine's foundation!!!
See pictures..
The chandikeshwara shrine base seen.. Old picture where workers gain access and now ...!
Lime Removal at Varadaraja PerumalTemple
Please visit
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/lime-removal-at-varadaraja-perumal.html
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com/2009/05/lime-removal-at-varadaraja-perumal.html
Labels: heritage temples, Kanchipuram, restoration, Varadaraja PerumalTemple
Friday, January 30, 2009
Symposium for temple_cleaners and heritage wardens held
Pls read
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com/2009/01/symposium-for-heritage-wardens-held.html
held at Kumbakonam, 11th January 2009 - Sunday
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com/2009/01/symposium-for-heritage-wardens-held.html
held at Kumbakonam, 11th January 2009 - Sunday
Monday, October 13, 2008
Uttaramerur Temple renovation
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com/2008/06/uttaramerur-temple-renovation-by-reach.html#links
Please join yahoo groups temple_cleaners, or visit
www.conserveheritage.org to support the cause.
Please join yahoo groups temple_cleaners, or visit
www.conserveheritage.org to support the cause.
Labels: heritage conservation, Indian Heritage, Kailasanathar temple, pallava temple, renovation, restoration, temples revival, Uttaramerur
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Another 9th century AD temple at ECR Road, same name, same history!
Please see the post Temple at ECR Road
There is yet another ancient temple in the middle of river Palar on ECR road. The name of the moolavar is 'Kanakambika udanurai Kailasanathar. The picture is attached.
This is apparently constructed during the 9th century AD by Niruthuga varma pallavan. There is archeological evidence to this effect. The unique thing is both temples are like twins, both having same mythology and sequels and now both temple needs attention and little bit of renovation.The one at Palar bed seems to get flooded during rains and so we have to make a bridge from the bank. Member V.S. Ravikumar had sent simulated 3D drawings and we'll be visiting them soon and find out more similarities and history behind these temples.
Now, many from the same Seyyur Taluk have come forward to show us temples in similar fashion.
Good news is that the Natham Parameswari Mangalam temple has been well maintained after the initial cleaning done by us and the Vadapalani Uzhavarappani group.
Rotary Club of Central Adithya under presidentship of Mr.Karthik a leading builder and our REACH founder Mr.PNS, has adopted this village under their villages adoption scheme and now sanitation, schooling, huge temple tank cleaning, front mandap restoration and many other things to uplift the villagers is being undertaken. And that's what REACH strives to do! Bringing in changes to the people around the heritage site, making the real Rural Education And Conservation of Heritage (for what REACH stands for!).
The photos in order are: The Natham temple top view, Inauguration of the village wing of Rotary, the huge temple tank to be taken up for cleaning and the front mandap which would be restored soon. This adoption programme happened way back in March 2008 and we are sorry for the late reporting, as we were tied up with so many things.
There is yet another ancient temple in the middle of river Palar on ECR road. The name of the moolavar is 'Kanakambika udanurai Kailasanathar. The picture is attached.
This is apparently constructed during the 9th century AD by Niruthuga varma pallavan. There is archeological evidence to this effect. The unique thing is both temples are like twins, both having same mythology and sequels and now both temple needs attention and little bit of renovation.The one at Palar bed seems to get flooded during rains and so we have to make a bridge from the bank. Member V.S. Ravikumar had sent simulated 3D drawings and we'll be visiting them soon and find out more similarities and history behind these temples.
Now, many from the same Seyyur Taluk have come forward to show us temples in similar fashion.
Good news is that the Natham Parameswari Mangalam temple has been well maintained after the initial cleaning done by us and the Vadapalani Uzhavarappani group.
Rotary Club of Central Adithya under presidentship of Mr.Karthik a leading builder and our REACH founder Mr.PNS, has adopted this village under their villages adoption scheme and now sanitation, schooling, huge temple tank cleaning, front mandap restoration and many other things to uplift the villagers is being undertaken. And that's what REACH strives to do! Bringing in changes to the people around the heritage site, making the real Rural Education And Conservation of Heritage (for what REACH stands for!).
The photos in order are: The Natham temple top view, Inauguration of the village wing of Rotary, the huge temple tank to be taken up for cleaning and the front mandap which would be restored soon. This adoption programme happened way back in March 2008 and we are sorry for the late reporting, as we were tied up with so many things.Labels: natham village, pallava temple, parameswarimangalam, restoration, temple cleaning
Sunday, June 15, 2008
News on temple renovations and REACH Foundation
Software professionals take up cleaning of temples
Nov 28, 2007
http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/28/stories/2007112859880300.htm
Restoration of 1,200-year-old temple to begin soon - Uttaramerur
Jun 01, 2008
http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/01/stories/2008060156281500.htm
June 4, 2008
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/04/stories/2008060461001100.htm
the work for Uttaramerur Kailasanathar temple has started. Please see
http://picasaweb.google.com/reach.foundation.india/UttaramerurKailasanatharTemple
Nov 28, 2007
http://www.hindu.com/2007/11
Restoration of 1,200-year-old temple to begin soon - Uttaramerur
Jun 01, 2008
http://www.thehindu.com/2008
June 4, 2008
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/04/stories/2008060461001100.htm
the work for Uttaramerur Kailasanathar temple has started. Please see
http://picasaweb.google.com/reach.foundation.india/UttaramerurKailasanatharTemple
Labels: chinese students visit, heritage conservation, Kailasanathar temple, Temples, temples revival, Uttaramerur
