Tamilnadu Temple: While repairing an old Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, workers found an earthen pot under the sanctum sanctorum. When the pot was opened, everyone present there was stunned to see what was inside it.
Tamilnadu Temple: A shocking case has come to light from Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. While repairing an ancient Shiva temple located near the Javvadu hills here, workers found a mysterious pot buried in the soil below the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. When the pot was carefully opened, more than 100 shining gold coins came out. The people present there were stunned to see this scene.
Earthen pot found from hundred year old temple
According to media reports, this temple is said to be several hundred years old and it is believed that it was built during the reign of Chola king Rajaraja Cholan III. At present, the authorities have taken possession of the gold coins found from the temple and have started investigation. The Archeology Department is trying to find out how these precious coins remained buried here for so many years. A senior officer of Polur police station said that during the construction work of the temple on Monday, the workers found a pot buried in the soil, which when opened revealed about 103 old gold coins.
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The temple was built during the reign of Chola emperor Rajaraja Cholan III.
A senior officer of Polur police station in Tamil Nadu said that this temple is very old and is believed to have been built during the reign of Chola emperor Rajaraja Cholan III. These days repair and renovation work was going on in the temple. During this time, this big historical mystery came to light, when an earthen pot and old gold coins were found from under the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Officials say the discovery makes the history of the temple even more special as it reveals the rich culture and art of the Chola period.