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Two Chola-period inscriptions, one a land record and another pertaining to tax exemption granted to a temple.
Temple have been found at the Viraiachilai Andavar Temple in Rachandar Thirumalai, situated about 22 km away from Tiruchi, by researchers recently.
The temple is situated atop a hillock, called Thirumalai, at the centre of the town.
Rachandar Thirumalai was formerly known as Kunraninallur and was governed under Uratthur Kurram.
Rachandar Thirumalai temple
The Rachandar Thirumalai temple is a 1,000-year-old Shiva temple located in the village of Rachandar Thirumalai, Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple is spread over an area of 11 acres and is dedicated to Vira Achaleswarar (Shiva) and Periya Nayagi Amman (Parvati).
Here's some additional information:
The temple is considered to be a powerful Shiva sthalam (abode) and is visited by devotees seeking blessings for various reasons, including good health, prosperity, and marital happiness.
There is a belief that worshipping here can alleviate the ill effects of Rahu and Ketu, two shadowy planets in Hindu astrology.
A special puja (worship ceremony) is performed during the Rahu-Ketu transit period, which attracts a large number of devotees.
Taxes mentioned in the article of Cholas
The article you're referring to likely mentioned a variety of taxes levied during the Chola era.
Extensive Tax System: The Cholas had a well-developed tax system with numerous taxes documented in inscriptions. There are references to over 400 terms related to taxes.
Vetti (Forced Labor): This was the most frequently mentioned tax and involved compulsory labor for the state or village landlords.
People contributed their work instead of a cash payment.
Kadamai (Land Revenue): This was a tax levied on agricultural land, a major source of income for the Chola empire.
The specific taxes mentioned in the article you read would depend on the focus of the article.
It might have discussed the overall structure of the Chola tax system, the impact of a particular tax, or how taxes funded specific projects.
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