A 1030 CE inscription from Mannarkoil from the time of Jatavarman Sundara Chola Pandiyan enlists the modes of irrigation used in the region. 19 Feb 2022

At Ennayiram near Villupuram, Rajendra Chola directly intervened to set the remuneration for the teachers at the Vedic college and endowments to feed the students. 19 Oct 2021

An architectural wonder, this temple has a stunning vesara vimana and a kalasa made of stone. 24 Aug 2021

An often unnoticed shrine built during this period is the Somaleshwaram shrine housing an image of Shiva and Parvati. 02 Sep 2020

The Hirahadagalli plates of Siva Skanda Varman from 338 CE in Prakrit language and Brahmi script is one of the oldest sets of records and throws light on the administrative setup. 18 Nov 2021

Countless inscriptions have recorded for posterity the magnanimity of the Devaradiyars or Devadasis. The frequency of these inscriptions increased remarkably during the imperial Chola period. 29 Sep 2021

For common offences such as cattle lifting and petty thefts, the punishment ranged from penalties to endowments for burning perpetual lamps in temples. 25 Jun 2021