Varalaru
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- For the film, see Varalaru (film).
Varalaru(Tamil- வரலாறு்) is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History. With more than 700 articles online, this magazine strives to bring lesser known facts about various temples of South India which are rich in inscriptions and sculptures[1].
The range of articles published in the web magazine, cater to a variety of audience - from beginners/novices/individuals with subject interest to more advanced research students / scholars.
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[edit] Topics of Interest
- South Indian Temple Architecture - with special emphasis on Chola art
- Discussions on various royal dynasties like Chola Dynasty
- Visits to various temples like Great Living Chola Temples
- Discussions on Sangam literature
- Historical novels (around three novels have been published so far)
[edit] Cave Temples of Tamilnadu
- Kandan Kudaivarai- Muruga Temple, Madurai- Period:Pandiya
[edit] Structural Temples of Tamilnadu
- Raajarajeswaram - Part I- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
- Raajarajeswaram - Part 2- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
- Raajarajeswaram - Part 3- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
- Kailasanatha Temple - Part 1- Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
- Kailasanatha Temple - Part 2- Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
- Thayinum Nalla Iswaram- Aaragalur - Period:Chola
- Adyantha Kaamam - Part 1- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
- Adyantha Kaamam - Part 2- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
- Adyantha Kaamam - Part 3- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
- Raajasimmeswaram / Kshatriya Simmeswaram- Shore Temples, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
[edit] Tamil Historic Novels
- Rajakesari- A historic thriller set during the times of Rajaraja Chola
- Paisaasam- A historic horror set during the times of Pandiya
- Cherar Kottai - Continuation of Rajakesari
[edit] Special Issues
- Issue No.7 - Special Issue on Brihadeshwara Temple(Raajarajeswaram), Thanjavur and Rajaraja Chola I
- Issue No.14 - Special Issue on Kailasanatha Temple(Rajasimmeswaram), Kanchipuram (I Year Anniversary Issue)
- Issue No.26 - Special Issue on Mahendravarma Pallava (II Year Anniversary Issue)
- Issue No.38 - Special Issue on Rajasimha Pallava (III Year Anniversary Issue)
- Issue No.46 - Special Issue on Dr.R.Kalaikkovan
[edit] Sample Articles
- Rare Karana Sculptures from Thirumalapadi - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
- Political history of Thirutthavatthurai and it"s neighbourhood - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
- Brushstrokes from Pallava era - Gokul Seshadri