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Ponniyin Selvan Drama in Chicago
If the 80-hour play is created it might be broadcast for the TV to replace some of the mind-numbing serials on TV. The public might even get educated, as a consequence along with being entertained. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan March 2013 permalink
World's oldest language Tamil? - Interesting fact
I am sure linguists would not agree with the writer. Root language of Sanskrit appears to be Avesta, while linguist refer to root language of Tamil as simply proto-Dravidian. For the former we have physical evidence, while for the latter we don�…

Comment by r_mutharasan January 2013 permalink
marina meet : 30.12 sunday : Evening 530 pm
I am afraid I will be missing the marina meeting. My schedule has been a bit too dynamic to my own liking. I'll try to meet up during my next visit in Dec 2013. Regards, Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan December 2012 permalink
marina meet 26.12 WED or 30.12 sunday
I am in Bangalore today, and wont get back until late tonight. I am planning to attend Prof Swaminathan's lecture on Thursday. Wonder a meeting then is possible, a brief one. Regards, Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan December 2012 permalink
meet
Dear SPS I am free at Chennai on th evenings of 22nd and then 28th and 29th. I return on 30th early morning. Do look forward to meeting you folks, Best, Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan December 2012 permalink
14th Friday evening Marina beach meeting anyone??
Hi If 21st is under consideration, I will be able to make it. I am on a short visit to Chennai. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan December 2012 permalink
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One might want to consider the fact that names of Indian origin found in Cambodia may not suggest that the Cambodian kings were of Indian origin. A related example for illustration - we have folks of Christian faith in India with names such as Jose…

Comment by r_mutharasan July 2012 permalink
Pallavaram Zamindars - Request for information
To add to this conversation, folks in this forum may be interested in reading the original discovery reported in the Science magazine last year. Science, one of the most prestigious publications, reports discoveries of importance. Attached you wil…

Comment by r_mutharasan June 2012 permalink
Ground Penetrating Radar
That is encouraging. Probably the difficult part from software perspective is signal processing. The software would need to manage the launch of the waveform, and collect noisy return signal adjusting for depth and travel time, process the resulti…

Comment by r_mutharasan May 2012 permalink
Solar and Lunar magnetic stones atop Thittai temple near Tanjore?
Vj... One significant difference, however. That is, the plastic sheet is hydrophobic (rejects water) thus what condenses drips. On the other hand rocks are oxides and love and hold water. Further rocks are porous and capillary action will cause ho…

Comment by r_mutharasan May 2012 permalink
Solar and Lunar magnetic stones atop Thittai temple near Tanjore?
Fascinating Would you know the composition of Chandrakanta stone? Or it's origin? Is Chandrakanta stone readily ? It would make an energy free dehumidifier for humid Chennai Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan May 2012 permalink
Ground Penetrating Radar
One way to do what you are thinking about is to develop a research project - meaning an investigation of a target area or site. If an instrument is available in one of the institutions in India, one try to seek their support and involvement. If th…

Comment by r_mutharasan May 2012 permalink
Ground Penetrating Radar
Dear Babu This is a specialized instrument and image processing software is a critical and a central enabling technology. I would not recommend developing one. Instead buy the technology. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan May 2012 permalink
work day
Good points. I agree. I have been in meetings with surgeons who meet in a room where there is a table but no chairs. No coffee, no tea, and no donuts (a common thing for a meeting in this part of the world). The message is the meetings are to be …

Comment by r_mutharasan March 2012 permalink
Pallava Nataraja Bronze-
Hi Saurabh – Thanks for your link. It comes up as $60 (I am in the US) while it is Rs. 900 (for my nephew in India). The shipping charges are included in the price. Amazon lists it at $34 to $54 plus $3 shipping. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2011 permalink
Pallava Nataraja Bronze-
Thank you for the reference-Sivaramurty's book, VJ. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2011 permalink
story of india by michael wood-2
These are from Michael Wood's BBC documentary. I have been searching for his descriptions through anthropologists, historians and Vedic scholars. They do not concur with Wood's opinion. Apparently it appears to be just Michael Wood'…

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2011 permalink
Pallava Nataraja Bronze-
Hi Another scholarly article published in 1970 is attached ( Pratapaditya Pal, “Some Interesting South Indian Bronzes”, Archives of Asian Art, 23:24-30(1969/1970))which argues for Pallava bronze creations based on stylistic arguments. Ms. Sri…

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2011 permalink
Pallava Nataraja Bronze-
Sankar - your note is an interesting composition of the Sangam tradition, especially from a few in Purananooru. The key construct that is replicated is description of two situations, where the second is analogous to the first; and, no direct word …

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2011 permalink
time to think of our jain-buddhist past
Thank very much. Regards.

Comment by r_mutharasan October 2011 permalink
time to think of our jain-buddhist past
Just to add to Sankar's points. I also have a question. Mahadevan often has said in many interviews (published by The Hindu or Frontline) Tamils were (and are) a literate society. My take is - the oldest inscriptions in northern India are of…

Comment by r_mutharasan October 2011 permalink
Ganapati before Vatapi -1
Thanks, Vj. Nice. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan September 2011 permalink
Ganapati before Vatapi -1 [2 Attachments]
Here are the pictures of Ganapthi panel on Shore temple gopuram. Raj Mutharasan https://picasaweb.google.com/mutharasan1/MahapalipuramGanapathi?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMLckaj0tfno2QE&feat=directlink

Comment by r_mutharasan September 2011 permalink
Ganapati before Vatapi -1
We have Ganapathi on the Mahapalipuram Shore Temple gopuram, how does that date with respect to this discussion trail ? I can send a picture if it is relevant. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan August 2011 permalink
Chola descendants - Proof from Vijayanagar literature
Karthik- The term "-raya" has been in use in western Karnataka region probably since about 300 BC or so. This follows from the migration or influx of Jain ascetics and teachers to the southern region in late Chandragupta Maurya ruling ye…

Comment by r_mutharasan March 2011 permalink
Chola descendants - Proof from Vijayanagar literature
Hi Karthik Your comments have been interesting. A point or to that you might consider to examine further, because of your last name ends with "--rayar". The add-on of "rayar" originates from western Karnatka region. I believe …

Comment by r_mutharasan February 2011 permalink
Chera, Chozha, Pandiya
Dear Virarajendra Thanks for your detailed commentary and insightful remarks. I recall reading your research article(s) on Kannagi worship. Thanks so much. Raj Mutharasan

Comment by r_mutharasan January 2011 permalink
Conservation of Chola bronzes
Dear Ms. Gandhimathi This is a delightful and welcome outreach. When I am in town next, I will take you up on your offer. Many thanks. I was at the Museum last week, and was delighted to note that they are in an climate-controlled room, but the…

Comment by r_mutharasan December 2010 permalink
Ramayanam before Kamban 63 - Valmiki in Inscription
Dear Sankar and Saurabh- Let me then thank Saurabh for enriching this forum with his careful research and thoughtful comments. Appreciate it very much, Saurabh for the additional dimension to you add to this discussion forum.

Comment by r_mutharasan November 2010 permalink
Ramayanam before Kamban 63 - Valmiki in Inscription
Sankar - Thanks for this extraordinary perspective and correlated historical evidence. Enjoyed reading the connected and supported narratives. Regards, Raj Mutharasan

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