Aragalur

few notes from Aragalur elders

Mr Aragalur CV (9/24/2006):
Ashoka the great could have passed through this region. Justifications:
We got a town by name Ayodhyapatnam near Salem.
There are lots of Budha status in Thiyaganoor.
There is a Budha temple in Thyaganoor village.
The rulers of Aragalur in 2th century is named 'Magadhai' Mandalam. Remeber Ashoka belonged to Maghadha dynasty

Retd Teacher (12/2004):
There must have been a big battle. Nathakarai - might be a twist to 'ratha' karai (Blood bund). We got Mani Vizhundhan - where the king might have dropped his 'chain' or neck lace.