Submerged temple emerges as Bhavanisagar Dam level drops
The Sri Madhava Perumal Temple has resurfaced as the water level in the Bhavanisagar Dam drops to 59 ft. This temple, along with other ancient structures, was submerged during the dam's construction between 1948 and 1955. Local historians and residents highlight the historical significance of the site, which includes inscriptions and remnants of a once-thriving settlement.
- ▪The Sri Madhava Perumal Temple has resurfaced due to a drop in the Bhavanisagar Dam water level.
- ▪Inscriptions found at the site indicate it was once home to several temples and settlements over 1,000 years ago.
- ▪The region was historically significant, serving as a trade route and being ruled by the Hoysalas.
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With the water level in the Bhavanisagar Dam dropping to 59 ft., the dilapidated Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, which remains largely submerged in the reservoir area, has resurfaced.A study of 10 to 15 inscriptions found on the temple premises by the Yaakkai Heritage Trust revealed that the site is located at the confluence of the Bhavani and Moyar rivers and once housed several temples and settlements. The region also served as an important peruvali (trunk road) connecting the Kongu region with Karnataka and Kerala. One inscription indicates that a village named Thuravalur existed more than 1,000 years ago and it had a Shiva temple known as Thondreeshwaramudiayar.
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