In search imprints of Buddhism : Notes of field work
Since 1993 I have been on field work in search of Buddha statues. On some occasions I saw the Buddhas which were notified by other scholars. I also had a chance of finding new Buddhas. The experiences were many. Though I registered for M.Phil., in Madurai Kamaraj University, in October 1993, it took some time for me to take notes and get information during the field work. After realising the importance of the sources I started recording them, and am continuing till date. I feel happy to share with you, from my notes, a brief account on my field work which I carried on a particular day. 20.1.1999 Field work Sannapuram, Putthakaram, and Seeyatthamangai Sannapuram On the bus to Nagapattinam through Nacchiyarkovil-Nannilam route. This place is called as Sannanallur and Sannavur. There was no place in the name of Sannapuram near here or around Nannilam. Putthakaram On the above route in Nannilam-Sannanallur, Putthakaram is found. Thi...