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Written in stone: A Devadasi’s gift to a Shiva temple February 18, 2021, 9:58 AM IST From the exploits of warriors, to the benevolence of kings, the knowledge of the high priests and the laws of the land, temple inscriptions record accomplishments and the way of life of our ancestors. Among these an uncommon discovery was a 16th century Tamil inscription slab belonging to the Nayaka period with details of temple land being donated by a Devadasi. The stone slab was found abandoned in Vadivelkarai, a village in Tirupparangunram in Madurai. Unlike contributions of kings, records of donations by Devadasis are neglected, says senior epigraphist S Rajagopal who deciphered the inscription. The inscription reads: Devadasi Sokki Thummisi of the Shiva temple here donated the paddy land on the outskirts of Thattankulam village to one Manickam. “It was during the time of Sadasivaraja (who ruled the Vijayanagar kingdom) and Visvanatha Nayaka (who ruled Madurai ....
On the honey trail: Following the buzz from Tamil Nadu to Kashmir January 12, 2021, 4:22 PM IST Getting stung by a bee is irritating, but it is otherwise in the case of S Jayakumar. A sting while at school in Tenkasi made him curious about the insect. A couple of friends who were into beekeeping urged him to know more. Soon, Jayakumar picked up beekeeping and started making money by selling pure honey. Beekeeper S Jayakumar travels across the country to make pure honey. Starting with just six boxes, today Dhalavaipuram-based Jayakumar is a migratory beekeeper, who travels across India, covering states like Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. ....
Scion records tastes of Thanjavur Marathas January 7, 2021, 2:30 PM IST Every conqueror is known to has left their imprint on the places they took over. Not just through official changes in the seat of power but also by contributing to the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of the region. So did the Marathas, who ruled the region of Thanjavur from 1676 to 1855. Kesar mass is a royal dish associated with the Thanjavur Marathas. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be kept for a week. ‘Lady mamamud’ is made of mutton and ribbed gourd. Even though mutton looks like a cutlet, it is not. It is a vibrant world of recipes but only a few in the family know how to make it today. ....