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Archeology of Kerala

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Archeology of Kerala

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  1. There is an invisible rectangle around this text. Crossing the border of this invisible rectangle with your mouse will begin the narration that is scripted in the Notes page.The text inside the rectangle is not necessary and can be replaced or deleted. NOTE: If you are using Microsoft PowerPoint 97, you should use the EmptyTemplate97.ppt document instead of this one.

  2. To God's Own Land Kerala Archeology of Kerala

  3. Kerala - a secret between Hill and Sea

  4. Open to wide world through the sea. The Spice Route

  5. Archeology of Kerala Dr. M. G.S. Narayanan, University of Calicut, chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Dr. Velauthan Kesavan, Mangalore University; K.P.Soundrarajan, Director, Archaeology Survey of India, 1978 HINDUISM CAME TO KERALA8 Centuries LATER THAN CHRISTIANITY

  6. THE EALIEST HINDU IDOLS OF KERALA K.P.Soundrarajan, Director, Archaeology Survey of India, 1978 Vigrahas (Idols)in Kerala came later than8th C AD

  7. (1) Aja Eka Pada appears in Thondamandalam in the 8thC,in Cholamandalam in the 11thC, in Pandimandalam in the 13thC. AJA-EKA-PADA/AJAIKAPADA [(Aja = ram) + (Eka = one) + (Pada = foot)]. Presiding deity of Purva Bhadrapada, a primary Rudra born of Kashyapa and Surabhi, represents the sure-footed goat. It is transcendent cosmic energy, referred in the Atharva Veda along with Rohit, primarily concerned with producing heaven and earth. Ajaikapada establishes itself as the Sun to nourish the universe. (See Ahirbudhanya)

  8. (2) ArdhaNareeswara appears in S.India only after the 7thC and in Kerala only after the 9thC. (3) AnanthaShayi appears in South India in 6thC and in Kerala in 8thC.

  9. (4) Dakshina Moorthy appears in Kerala in 8thC. (5) Ganesha - 8thC.

  10. (6) Harihara - 11thC. (7) Varahareshvar- 13thC.

  11. (8) Jeshta - 11thC. (9) Lingothbhava 11thC.

  12. (10) SapthaMatha - 14thC. (11) TriMoorthy - 8thC.

  13. Vigrahas (Idols)in Kerala came later than8th C AD On the other hand

  14. The Pahlavi crosses are much older than any Hindu Vigraha.

  15. (5) Vamana (6)Parasu Rama BRAHMIN ORIGINS Aryan Brahmins might have entered Kerala before Thomas. Under the Deceitful Vamana Avatar But they were not significant.

  16. Mahabali: A demon who conquered several worlds; to end his tyranny Lord Vishnu incarnated as a dwarf

  17. Mahabali = Great Sacrifice = CHRIST This is also supported by pre-cosmic myth of Palaazhi Mathanam in which Mahabali was killed and was brought back to life. This story is in effect the story of how Christianity in Kerala was defeated by Hindus.

  18. Brahmans came to Kerala around 4thC AD by “Sangam Age”, and the Chera kingdom of Mahodayapuram.

  19. The Nairs, appear on the scene even much later than the Brahmins, as late as the 12thC AD

  20. The only religion when Thomas came to Kerala apart from Budhism and Jainism were Nature Worshippers(Probably Aryan) and Mother Goddess (Bhagavathy) worshippers.

  21. The Population of Kerala at 1C AD 300,000

  22. was the main religion of Kerala until 8thC AD

  23. Gnostic influence came by the 3rd or 4th C

  24. Brahmanism either entered Kerala or was revived soon after. Sankara was born in 6th Century - he was born of a wandering Brahmin with a Keralite woman of local religion.

  25. Indian Scenario Kerala Scenario Aryan entry Arrival of St.Thomas Mahabali Nadu Vamana Conquest- First Arayan Conquest Manicaen Heresy Manicaen Heresy Parasu Rama Second Aryan Conquest Hinduism - idols appear Nair Warrior Kings Theosophical Society

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