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RAJAKESARI - Covers
Attractive covers. A small addition in the rear cover would have made the design more adorable and total. One smiling photo of Sri Seshadri Gokul. Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
January 2009
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Kulothunga III
Satish, pithy, precise explanation. I also agree with your statement that each temple has its own basic measure. The base unit is decided by the sthapathy - derived from the king's/sponsor's suggestions or from local religious customs. I r…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
January 2009
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Kulothunga III
The word 'ratio' is misleading as both 'scale' and 'ratio' are interchangeable. 'Proportion' is a better term. Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
January 2009
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Kulothunga III
Hi Satheesh Ratio and scale are different. Scale is amplification/reduction factor to represent big or small figures for manageability. In Hampi, there is a scale model sculpture of the YogaNarasimha with Lakshmi sculpture. The model is about a foo…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
January 2009
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Kulothunga III
Surveyor's Chain This was the type of chain used by early surveyors to measure distances
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
January 2009
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Shadow of Big Temple
Thanks Satheesh. I have seen a similar photograph. When was the picture take? It appears to be late afternoon (3 and 4) or late morning (9 and 10). Are there any pictures taken around noon time during winter solstice, dec. 21st or thereabouts, when…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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15th century sculptors scale found
There was a reference to the 'kol' and its length in the novel "udayar" by Balakumaran. There is a decent write up on the planning, architecture, methodology and logistics for building the big temple. Balakumaran must have consul…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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Hi
Hi venketesh You have decided to raise complex issues and will not let the year end peacefully. Another scenerioo: 1. If SA and the twins, Madhuranthakan and Nandini, are of the same age and elder to AK, then no wonder, Karikalan's friendship…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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OTHER THAN HISTORY :: MERCURY
And mercury has retained its use in one application for a long time and till today - the thermometer. Eventhough use of mercury is banned in several countries, I think thermometers are still manufactured in Kodaikanal. I forgot, mercury vapour lamps…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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OTHER PROBLEMS THAN HISTORY ::
Vijay, I agree with you; it is easy to derail any thread and it is necessary not to lose focus and bring back the discussion to the core areas. But without continuous inputs, relevant or not, the group may not retain the popularity it now has. By t…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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OTHER THAN HISTORY :: MERCURY
Told by chemistry lecturer in college. Even household water was supplied by lead pipes in UK. Dissolved lead simply accumulated in the body without causing any damage. When stored lead exceeded a critical level, it affected digestion, blood and nerv…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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OTHER THAN HISTORY :: MERCURY
My brother lives in UK; he suffered a stroke about 15 years ago. He got the best treatment available at that time under NHS, and did a partial recovery with limited mobility. Under the advice of his friends, well wishers and similar 'stroke aff…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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Muslim Invaders vs Chola Invaders
Hi Nandakumar, Thanks for the reference. Dr. Jayabharathis's articles and views are always interesting and illuminating. Still, this does not point to or prove that the king and his troupe engaged in mass rape and killing of innocents and non…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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Muslim Invaders vs Chola Invaders
I believe the chola soldiers subscribed to a moral code which prohibited killing of non-combatants - especially women, children and old people. Looting of enemy property and retaining a share of it was permitted (incentive!). I do not think killing …
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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Muslim Invaders vs Chola Invaders
What is the problem? When one becomes a sanyasi, his wife (or wives) cease to be considered as wives. Most of the sanyasins of the vaishnavite order were grihastas, were married and had children. The family members even visit the sanyasi on special …
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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December 2008
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Two issues: 1. Single stone vimanam: With the current level of technology and equipment available, (Xray, magnetic imaging etc.) it must be possible to establish scientifically whether the vimana is of single piece or assembled like an orange. Has…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
December 2008
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RRC link unexpectedly on Vijay TV
Very well said, SPS sir; we are now conditioned to look at everything with western eyes and western interpretations. We must go back to the original sources, original literature - both religious and secular (not translations which can be biased), to…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
November 2008
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A brief study on the Queens and the ?PattaMahishi? of Rajaraja Chola - 1
Yes in a surreptitious under water attack! Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
November 2008
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New poll for ponniyinselvan
Inadequate choices. None of these three directly responsible for Karikalan's death. Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
November 2008
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A matrimonial Blog written by Lakshman Prasad( Harsha's classmate)
Kathie: There are many votaries for hard sciences, but few for soft sciences. There are two accepted norms: Everybody is innocent till proved guilty. The accused has to prove his innocence. Whether 'astrology' is a science or not is fo…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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Is astrology a science?
Arun: If "planets control our life" is treated as a postulate, then there is no contradiction. A postulate by itself is neither true or false till proved or disproved. If not proved right, does not automatically mean that it is false. We …
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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A matrimonial Blog written by Lakshman Prasad( Harsha's classmate)
I thought that even conservation of mass, energy and momentum are all postulates which cannot be applied at all levels. There is a qualifier for the law of conservation of energy -the law of conservation of energy states that the total amount of ene…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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Karmaveerar Kamarajar
Why Kamaraj and Rajaji were at loggerheads? Personality clash or policy differences? Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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top 10 kalvettu
There is a simple, scientific and accepted (?) way. Define the parameters for evaluation - age, content, veracity, location etc. and then award ratings. Weightage for the parameters can be assigned to get the total score. The first step is to define…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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village which worships ravana....
It is really sad that the two main activities - manual scavenging and processing/skinning of dead animals (especially cows) which led to untouchability are still prevalent. Many cities have dry latrines which have to be cleaned manually; railways is…
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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Where was Raja Raja Chola buried?
Hindu tradition supports both. Varnashrama has a part to play. Children and sanyasis and 'all' in some castes are buried. Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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Where was Raja Raja Chola buried?
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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village which worships ravana....
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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Where was Raja Raja Chola buried?
Let us get back to our Kalki. I don't remember him making any mention of burials/memorials for Vijayala, Aditya and Karikala chozhas. Sampath
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sampath_srinivasaraghavan
October 2008
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