Glimpses of Tirunelveli from the Light of Epigraphical Sources

Abstract

            The aim of this Paper is to describe references about the Tirunelveli from the inscriptions found on the walls of Nellaiyapper temple at Tirunelveli town.  Tirunelveli the headquarter of Tirunelveli District is situated six hundred and two kilometers south of Madras.^[i]  Professor K. A. Neelakandasastri, says inscriptions are the most coplous and authentic source of Indian History Particularly of South Indian History including Tirunelveli.  Epigraphy, the study of inscription is the most copious and important source of information about the history and culture of the people of the by gone ages.  It is trust worthy source too, Inscriptions found on the walls and pillars of the temple throw light on the contemporary political, social, economic and religious conditions.  By this way throw the light of epigraphical sources attempt is made to describe history of Tirunelveli in this article.  Tirunelveli is situated on the northern lower vally of Thamiraparani river.