For the film, see Varalaru (film).

Varalaru(Tamil

Tamil language

Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...

- வரலாறு்) is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History. With more than 700 articles online, this magazine strives to bring lesser known facts about various temples of South India which are rich in inscriptions and sculptures.

The range of articles published in the web magazine, cater to a variety of audience - from beginners/novices/individuals with subject interest to more advanced research students / scholars.

Topics of Interest

• South Indian Temple Architecture - with special emphasis on Chola art
  Chola Art
  The period of the imperial Cholas was an age of continuous improvement and refinement of the Dravidian art and architecture. They utilised their prodigious wealth earned through their extensive conquests in building long-lasting stone temples and exquisite bronze sculptures...
  
  
• Discussions on various royal dynasties like Chola Dynasty
  Chola Dynasty
  The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which was one of the longest-ruling in some parts of southern India. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BC left by Asoka, of Maurya Empire; the dynasty continued to govern over varying territory until...
  
  
• Visits to various temples like Great Living Chola Temples
  Great Living Chola Temples
  The Great Living Chola Temples are temples built during the Chola rule in the south of India. These temples are the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram...
  
  
• Discussions on Sangam literature
  Sangam literature
  Sangam literature refers to a body of classical Tamil literature created between the years c. 600 BCE to 300 CE. This collection contains 2381 poems composed by 473 poets, some 102 of whom remain anonymous The period during which these poems were composed is commonly referred to as the Sangam...
  
  
• Historical novels (around three novels have been published so far)

There is also a Tamil movie named as Varalaru.

Cave Temples of Tamilnadu

• Kandan Kudaivarai- Muruga Temple, Madurai
  Madurai
  Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
  
  - Period:Pandiya

Structural Temples of Tamilnadu

• Raajarajeswaram - Part I- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
• Raajarajeswaram - Part 2- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
• Raajarajeswaram - Part 3- Brihadeshwara Temple or Big Temple, Thanjavur - Period:Chola
• Kailasanatha Temple - Part 1- Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  
• Kailasanatha Temple - Part 2- Thiruppattur, Tiruchi Dt - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  
• Thayinum Nalla Iswaram- Aaragalur - Period:Chola
• Adyantha Kaamam - Part 1- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  
• Adyantha Kaamam - Part 2- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  
• Adyantha Kaamam - Part 3- Dharmaraja Ratha, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  
• Raajasimmeswaram / Kshatriya Simmeswaram- Shore Temples, Mamallapuram - Period:Pallava
  Pallava
  The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which ruled the northern Tamil Nadu region and the southern Andhra Pradesh region with their capital at Kanchipuram...
  
  

Tamil Historic Novels

• Rajakesari- A historic thriller set during the times of Rajaraja Chola
• Paisaasam- A historic horror set during the times of Pandiya
• Cherar Kottai - A historic novel set during early years of Rajaraja Chola

Special Issues

• Issue No.7 - Special Issue on Brihadeshwara Temple(Raajarajeswaram), Thanjavur and Rajaraja Chola I
  Rajaraja Chola I
  Raja Raja Chola I born Arunmozhi Thevar , popularly known as Raja Raja the Great, is one of the greatest emperors of the Tamil Chola Empire of India who ruled between 985 and 1014 CE...
  
  
• Issue No.14 - Special Issue on Kailasanatha Temple(Rajasimmeswaram), Kanchipuram
  Kanchipuram
  Kanchipuram, or Kanchi, is a temple city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district...
  
   (I Year Anniversary Issue)
• Issue No.26 - Special Issue on Mahendravarma Pallava
  Mahendravarman I
  Mahendravarman I was a Pallava king who ruled the Northern regions of what forms present-day Tamil Nadu in India in the early 7th century. He was the son of Simhavishnu, who defeated the Kalabhras and re-established the Pallava kingdom....
  
   (II Year Anniversary Issue)
• Issue No.38 - Special Issue on Rajasimha Pallava
  Narasimhavarman II
  Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha was a Pallava king who ruled in South India during the 6th century. Succeeding his father Paramesvaravarman I in the year 700 CE, he ruled for nearly 3 decades, until he was succeeded by his son Paramesvaravarman II in 728 CE.-Ascension to the throne:By the time...
  
  (III Year Anniversary Issue)
• Issue No.46 - Special Issue on Dr.R.Kalaikkovan

Sample Articles

• Rare Karana Sculptures from Thirumalapadi - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
• Political history of Thirutthavatthurai and it"s neighbourhood - Dr.R.Kalaikkovan & Dr.M.Nalini
• Brushstrokes from Pallava era - Gokul Seshadri