Temples' inscriptions a rich source of history
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a drive to make people visiting religious places aware of their historical importance and make them conscious of preserving ancient inscriptions that are a source of history.
One often finds religious places being damaged or defaced with graffiti.
In Uthamallingeswarar temple, the inscriptions reveal that temples were used as a social centre such as bank, theatre and as an agricultural centre. But most of these inscriptions have been damaged.
People have been performing religious rituals in temples like since time immemorial. These temples were constructed and stone inscriptions were used by the rulers to remind the future generation about the contributions made by the rulers to society.
Read full story at Hindustan Times...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1473743,00470002.htm
One often finds religious places being damaged or defaced with graffiti.
In Uthamallingeswarar temple, the inscriptions reveal that temples were used as a social centre such as bank, theatre and as an agricultural centre. But most of these inscriptions have been damaged.
People have been performing religious rituals in temples like since time immemorial. These temples were constructed and stone inscriptions were used by the rulers to remind the future generation about the contributions made by the rulers to society.
Read full story at Hindustan Times...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1473743,00470002.htm
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