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It is not just Kulasekara Azhwar.
Another Azhwar Thirumangai Azhwar, who travelled extensively across Bharata Desha, also directly refers to the 3000 Vedic Brahmins of Chidambaram in his pasurams
மா வாயின் அங்கம் மதியாது கீறி
மழை மா முது குன்று எடுத்து ஆயர்-தங்கள்
கோ ஆய் நிரை மேய்த்து உலகு உண்ட மாயன்
குரை மா கழல் கூடும் குறிப்பு உடையீர்
மூவாயிரம் நான்மறையாளர் நாளும்
முறையால் வணங்க அணங்கு ஆய சோதித்
தேவாதிதேவன் திகழ்கின்ற தில்லைத்
திருச்சித்ரகூடம் சென்று சேர்மின்களே.
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Did you know?
The Chidambaram Podhu Dikshitars are the only community directly referred to in the works of Sri Vaishnava Azhwars
In one of his pasurams, Kulasekara Azhwar makes a prominent reference to the 3000 Dikshitars of Chidambaram
வந்தெதிர்ந்த தாடகைதன் உரத்தைக் கீறி
வருகுருதி பொழிதர வன்கணை ஒன்றேவி
மந்திரங்கொள் மறைமுனிவன் வேள்வி காத்து
வல்லரக்கர் உயிருண்ட மைந்தன் காண்மின்
செந்தளிர்வாய் மலர்நகைசேர் செழுந்தண் சோலைத்
தில்லைநகர்த் திருச்சித்ர கூடந்தன்னுள்
அந்தணர்கள் ஒருமூவாயிரவர் ஏத்த
அணிமணியாசனத்திருந்த அம்மான் தானே.
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Unparalleled Scholar
Deserves Rashtrapati Sammanit honour for vedic knowledge on Advaitha Vedanta & decades-long dedication to the preservation and propagation of the Indian Knowledge Systems !
We deeply regret to share the sad news of sudden demise of Mahamahopadhyaya Mullaivasal Brahmasri Krishnamoorthy Sastrigal, F/o Prof. RamaSubramanian of @iitbombay just a while ago attaining Shivaloka. Performed Mahalaya tarpanam earlier in the morning &collapsed suddenly later
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A proud moment for Bharat’s civilizational heritage 🇮🇳
After centuries in the Netherlands, the historic Leiden (Aanaimangalam) Chola Copper Plates of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I, among the earliest and most important Chola inscriptions are finally returning home
These 21 copper plates beautifully document the glory of the Cholas, their maritime ties with Srivijaya, and the grant for the Chudamani Vihara at Nagapattinam. A priceless symbol of Tamil history and India’s cultural legacy has been rightfully reclaimed.
Heartfelt thanks to the Government of India under leadership of PM @narendramodi for bringing our heritage back to its motherland 🙏
@MinOfCultureGoI @gssjodhpur @ASIGoI @PMOIndia @cultconvos
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Historic Moment for India
PM @narendramodi continues to respect, honour, and work tirelessly for Tamil language & culture
The 11th Century Chola Copper Plates contain inscriptions in both Tamil & Sanskrit showcases the greatness of the Cholas
PS: Election or No Election !
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What distinguishes Indian civilization from other ancient civilizations such as Egypt & Greece is the remarkable continuity of its architectural & vedic traditions
Even today, temples in India continue to be constructed according to the rules of Agamas, Shilpa Shastras, and other classical frameworks
These knowledge systems that have survived through uninterrupted oral or written practice, while comparable traditions in other ancient civilizations have completely lost it
Archiving ensures continuity between past & present helping us trace cultural shifts, question assumptions, and deepen our understanding of heritage. It isn’t just about storage, it’s about safeguarding vital historical memory , sustaining the cultural consciousness of a society.
Watch the whole video where @jaybaradwajs talks about importance of archiving.
youtube.com/watch?v=13OtEPiu…
Tradition Meets Technology : Exploring how ancient wisdom and modern science converge to conserve Bharat’s timeless heritage structures
An outstanding and interesting session by Dr. Arun Menon, Professor of Structural Engineering, IIT Madras.
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Watch the panel discussion between Raghava Krishna @Anviksiki , A.K.Sriram and Dr. Ketu Ramachandrashekar @Siddhanta4Gyaan moderated by Amrith Bhargav @BhargavAmrith .
@brhat_in
Here is the link to the session.
youtube.com/watch?v=0IbJIodd…
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If a civilization’s story grows out of the lived, organic experiences of its people, then state policy is not created in isolation , it is shaped by that story.
Preserving Heritage & Art: A Policy Perspective
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If a civilization’s story grows out of the lived, organic experiences of its people, then state policy is not created in isolation , it is shaped by that story.
Preserving Heritage & Art: A Policy Perspective
#ConversationsOnCulture
Watch the panel discussion between Raghava Krishna @Anviksiki , A.K.Sriram and Dr. Ketu Ramachandrashekar @Siddhanta4Gyaan moderated by Amrith Bhargav @BhargavAmrith .
@brhat_in
Here is the link to the session.
youtube.com/watch?v=0IbJIodd…
The sessions are up online in your YT channel.
Check them out and subscribe to it.
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With the debate raging over who truly qualifies as a historian and what academic rigour that demands , hear Dr. Vikram Sampath @vikramsampath weigh in with clarity and conviction.
In this compelling conversation with @madraswallah , he unpacks the methodological depth required to revisit and reassess long standing Marxist interpretations of history.
Watch the full video as he speaks about the intellectual discipline required to re examine and rewrite entrenched historical narratives. Click on the link below & subscribe to the channel.
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We would like to thank Smt @JayantiRavi Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue), Gujarat and Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, for gracing Conversations on Culture, Edition-1 as the Chief guest and inspiring everyone with her valuable insights.
Thank you Shri @Tejasvi_Surya for your wishes ! Hope to have you in our next edition!
Congratulations to @cultconvos on Conversations on Culture - encouraging dialogues on art, heritage, and the Indic Knowledge System.
Dialogues such as these promoting IKS and the interconnection with our traditions are the need of the hour.
Wishing them the best.
Thank you Shri @Tejasvi_Surya ji for your kind wishes !
Congratulations to @cultconvos on Conversations on Culture - encouraging dialogues on art, heritage, and the Indic Knowledge System.
Dialogues such as these promoting IKS and the interconnection with our traditions are the need of the hour.
Wishing them the best.
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