Maada Kovils of Nagapattinam 🛕 | Hidden Heritage of Tamil Nadu | With English Subtitles скачать в хорошем качестве

Maada Kovils of Nagapattinam 🛕 | Hidden Heritage of Tamil Nadu | With English Subtitles

What makes the Temples of Nagapattinam stand tall - literally and historically? In this episode of the Nagapattinam Collectorate podcast, we explore the Maadakovils—a distinctive style of elevated temples—with Dr. R. Kalaikovan, one of the foremost experts on Tamil temple architecture. Dr. Kalaikovan traces the broader evolution of temples in Tamil Nadu, linking them to Sangam literature, dynastic influences, and regional styles. He discusses the cultural context of Maadakovils, and highlights several such temples in and around Nagapattinam that people can still visit today—along with the fascinating architectural details that make them stand out. A must-listen for those curious about Tamil history, architecture, and the untold stories behind our built heritage. #Maadakovils #Nagapattinam #TamilArchitecture #TamilHeritage #SangamEra #CholaTemples #TempleHistory #KaveriDelta #culturallegacy #Maadakovil #Maadakoil #Madakovil #Madakoil ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits Guest :Dr. R. Kalaikkovan ( Founder of Dr. M. Rajamanikkanar Centre for Historical Research, Thiruchirapalli) Host:S Jayakumar (Researcher & Entrepreneur) Former Tahsildar who helped Dr Kalaikovan: Mr K.Ramachandran Communication Partner : Redesign Canvas Conception and Execution : Convergence Team - Aravind S , Hemanth O , Annly Anna Kurian Podcast Studio : ‪@ChennaiPodcast‬ Chennai Podcast Studio Subtitles : Divya Sekar, Anjana Girish Timestamp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 05:52 - History of Temple Architecture in Tamil Nadu 11:40 - Technical aspects of temple architecture 16:00 - What exactly is a Maadakovil 23:42 - Appar’s Thevaram and the Maada Kovil Connection 25:00 - Why Madakoils are unique to Kaveri Delta region 26:25 - Difference between Shaivite and Vaishnavite Maadakovils 29:55 - The Gorgeous Kilvelur Temple - a detailed description 36:54 - Sattainathar Temple - Rare Maada Kovil dedicated to Bhairava/Kshetrapala 38:27 -The famous Sikkal Singaravelan Temple - more to it than meets the eye 42:18 - Valivalam and Thevur Temples 44:34 - Keelaiyur - A Vaishnavite Maadakovil 56:40 - Rajamanickanar’s Research on King Kochenganan 01:02:31 - Most Striking Maada Kovils 01:09:48 - advise for students of culture and history