Varalaru

:"For the film, see Varalaru (film)."

Varalaru(Tamil- வரலாறு்) is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History. With more than [http://www.varalaaru.com/ 700 articles online] , this magazine strives to bring lesser known facts about various temples of South India which are rich in inscriptions and sculptures [ [http://www.varalaaru.com Varalaaru - Monthly Magazine for Tamil History ] ] .

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.

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)

Cave Temples of Tamilnadu

* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=29 Kandan Kudaivarai] - Muruga Temple, Madurai- Period:Pandiya

Structural Temples of Tamilnadu

* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=2 Raajarajeswaram - Part I] - Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=14 Raajarajeswaram - Part 2] - Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=38 Raajarajeswaram - Part 3] - Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=3 Kailasanatha Temple - Part 1] - Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=13 Kailasanatha Temple - Part 2] - Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=40 Thayinum Nalla Iswaram] - Aaragalur - Period:Chola
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=52 Adyantha Kaamam - Part 1] - Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=79 Adyantha Kaamam - Part 2] - Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=81 Adyantha Kaamam - Part 3] - Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=57 Raajasimmeswaram / Kshatriya Simmeswaram] - Shore Temples, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava

Tamil Historic Novels

* [http://www.varalaaru.com/home.asp?articleid=294 Rajakesari] - A historic thriller set during the times of Rajaraja Chola
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/home.asp?articleid=518 Paisaasam] - A historic horror set during the times of Pandiya
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/home.asp?articleid=697 Cherar Kottai] - Continuation of Rajakesari

Special Issues

* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?issueid=7 Issue No.7] - Special Issue on Brihadeshwara Temple(Raajarajeswaram), Thanjavur and Rajaraja Chola I
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?issueid=14 Issue No.14] - Special Issue on Kailasanatha Temple(Rajasimmeswaram), Kanchipuram (I Year Anniversary Issue)
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?issueid=26 Issue No.26] - Special Issue on Mahendravarma Pallava (II Year Anniversary Issue)
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?issueid=38 Issue No.38] - Special Issue on Rajasimha Pallava (III Year Anniversary Issue)
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?issueid=46 Issue No.46] - Special Issue on Dr.R.Kalaikkovan

Sample Articles

* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=49 Rare Karana Sculptures from Thirumalapadi] - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=75 Political history of Thirutthavatthurai and it"s neighbourhood] - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=203 Brushstrokes from Pallava era] - Gokul Seshadri

Notes and References