Sanskrit sources of Kerala history
by Suma Parappattoli | 2010 | 88,327 words
This study deals with the history of Kerala based on ancient Sanskrit sources, such as the Keralamahatmyam. The modern state known as Keralam or Kerala is situated on the Malabar Coast of India. The first chapter of this study discusses the historical details from the inscriptions. The second chapter deals with the historical points from the Mahatm...
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Sridhara of Suresvara family inscription (Thiruvalathur)
One Sreedhara of Suresvara family renovated the Devi temple which had been burnt down.
This is inscribed on the south wall of the Bhagavati temple, Tiruvalathur [Thiruvalathur], Palakkad:—
śrīdharāmṛtakarmaśrī
śrīsureśvarānvayodbhavaḥ
vahni dagdhaṃ pūraṃ devyāḥ
yathāpūrvamakārayat || [1]
It is notable that all the Sanskrit stone inscriptions of Kerala are found in temples. Most of them contain facts related to the temples, such as renovation of certain portions installing the flag staff, altar, dome of the temple etc. Gifts to the temples are also mentioned in certain inscriptions. Priests, kings, nobles and such other important personalities are exclusively referred to in the inscriptions. The temple having Sanskrit inscriptions are mostly dedicated to lord Siva and Visnu. Among them Siva temples are larger a number than Visnu temples. Most of these temples are situated in the earst while Tiruvitamkur [Thiruvithamkoor] region[2].
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Ibid -P 91
[2]:
For more details see:
a) Sanskrit inscriptions in Kerala PhD Thesis by K. Sundaresan University of Kerala, Tvm
b) Sanskrit sources of Travancore History PhD Thesis by K. Maheswaran Nair, Universityof Kerala Tvm 1983 -P 370 -447
c) Studies in Sanskrit Literature -Sanskrit inscriptions of Kerala -Dr. N.V.P.Unithiri Calicut University Sanskrit Series No. 23 -2004 -P 32 -54
d) Paramesvaran Pillai -Pracina Lighitangal, Kottayam, 1963