In search of imprints of Buddhism: Ariyalur, Rayampuram, Paravai, and Ogalur
Midst of having all relevant information, I faced some difficulties during field study. But during a field trip I had the chance of seeing four Buddha statues and got information about the prevalence of two other Buddhas, on one day. The experience is unforgettable. During one such field trip, from Thanjavur, I went to Ariyalur, Rayampuram, Paravai, and Ogalur of Tamil Nadu. Feel happy to take the readers to the place where I had been there two and a half decades back. On 18th March 1999 (Telugu New Year day, Government Holiday) I left from Thanjavur. Ariyalur As planned I went to Ariyalur from Thanjavur by bus. Mr Rajmohan, the curator of Government Museum, Trichy and History Professor of Government Arts College, Ariyalur (both of them retired) informed me earlier about a Buddha statue in front of the Revenue Divisional Office. After getting permission from the Personal Assistant to RDO, I photographed the Buddha. Rayampuram (Ariyalur district) From ...