Published: 11th May, 2024
Context
Discovery of Ancient Trade Route inscriptions found at the Sri Madhava Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu suggest the existence of a major trade route connecting the Kongu region in western Tamil Nadu with southern Karnataka and Kerala over a thousand years ago. This temple, submerged in the Bhavanisagar dam, has recently become visible due to a decrease in water levels.
Historical Insights
- The inscriptions discovered reveal the presence of a village called Thuravalur, dating back over a thousand years, with a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- This area served as a crucial trade route, allowing traders to cross the Bhavani and Moyar rivers to reach Wayanad in Kerala and various places in Karnataka.
- Under Hoysala Rule: The region came under the rule of the Hoysala dynasty, particularly King Veera Ballala III.
- Madhava Perumal Dhandanayaka, the general of the army, was appointed to govern the area.
- He constructed Dhandanayaka Fort, later known as Danaikan Fort, alongside the river. The fort, built 680 years ago, was eventually destroyed.
- Construction of Sri Madhava Perumal Temple: Madhava Perumal Dhandanayaka's son, Veera Siddha Keththaya Dhandanayaka, built the Sri Madhava Perumal Temple inside the fort. Although the temple's pillars remained intact, parts of the roof and outer wall collapsed due to being submerged for 68 years.
- Shift due to Dam Construction: Construction of the Bhavanisagar dam in 1948 resulted in the relocation of nearby residents and the shifting of temple idols to new locations in 1953. The temple resurfaced periodically as water levels fluctuated.
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