Thursday, May 23, 2013

ANANTHAPADMANABHAN - INTRODUCTION




ANANTHAPADMANABHAN





BY

V. SABARIMUTHU 

















INTRODUCTION

     This book deals with the heroic deeds of Ananthapadmanabhan. It shows how he became the master, bodyguard, companion, trusted friend, adviser, principal commander, celebrity and finally the deity of King Marthanda Varma. 


Note: This book - in the form of e-book, is now available in the Kindle store of  the Amazon.com  






Monday, May 13, 2013

Some more photoes

An old sword seen at Thachan vilai
An old copper vessel
Another old copper vessel.
The family deity- Bhatrakali Amman

A small temple- Bhatrakali Amman Koil.

The sword of Ananthapadmanabhan kept in the house of hi 10th descendant .



The sword of Anantha Padmanabhan in the hand his 10th decedant, K.P. Varatharasan.


A copper edict (document) given to Anantha Padmanabhan by King Marthanda Varma.










Ananthapadmanabhan was laid to rest at this place. An old vessel could be seen.



House of the 10th descendant of Ananthapadmanabhan at Thachan vilai

K.P. Varatharajan holding the document- copper plate