Reborn Star
Chapter 3 - The determined soul
The sun rose in the east and the light of dawn spread all over Thanjavur. The rustling of leaves, chirping of birds, ringing of temple bells, chants of hymns welcomed the day.
Vanitha, who was staring at the Big temple gopuram let out a sigh. Today she would begin her research for the thesis. But before that, she went inside the temple and prayed Brihadeeshvara, the presiding deity of the Big temple.
Since her childhood, Shivaperumaan had been the one who always guided her in all her endeavors and never let her down. In other words, he is her Eternal Father!
"Oh Ishvara! The supreme being of Shaivism!" she began, her voice filled with devotion and a tinge of confusion.
"Today I would begin my research. But why do I feel like I am going to uncover my own self? Why do I feel like I have lived here for a life? Who is that mysterious figure and how does it connect with me? Oh Parameshvara! Please guide me and answer all my questions." with that, she finished her prayer and hoped she would get her answers soon. He will not abandon her!
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After few days....
Vanitha knelt to read the inscriptions which had been engraved long ago. She traced her fingers as she read those words...
"Sri sri Rajaraja Chola devarkku yaandu...." she lingered there for a moment.
"Van, are you present in this world?" asked Rohan as he dusted off an old artifact.
"I am. Just reading those inscriptions." replied Vanitha.
"Hmmmm...... guys I've got a lead. This inscription says that Queen Panchavanmadevi was the princess of Pazhuvur and also she is a dancer. Her actual name is called Nakkan Thilllaiazhagiyar."
"Me too. Queen Lokamadevi, also known as Danti Sakti Vitanki was Emperor Rajaraja's Pattamagishi and she gave birth to his child, Princess Kundavai, the one who married the Vengi Prince, Vimaladithan." said Rohan.
" Hey Rohan! If Lokamadevi gave birth to Princess Kundavai, then who is the Mother of Rajendra Chola? asked Kriti.
"It's Vanavanmadevi" replied Vanitha calmly.
"What?!" gasped both of them.
"Yes. Not all knows this. Actually, Vanavanamadevi' s birth name was Kunjaramalli. She is the princess of Kodumbalur and the daughter Paranthanka Siriya Velar and his queen Rajadhicchi. She is also called Vanathi or Thiripuvana Madeviyar."
She sighed and added," Despite being the Rajendra Chola's mother, the information about her here are less compared to other queens"
"Then how you're going to write about the thesis?" asked Kriti.
Vanitha sighed and turned towards facing the gopuram.
"No matter what, I will complete my thesis. The major reason for choosing Archaeology is to reclaim the Kings and Queens who were buried in the course of history. Vanathi is also such queen. History may have forbidden her but I will not. I won't give up so easily. I will, definitely, complete my thesis. Parameshvara! I believe you...." said Vanitha looking at the gopuram. Her determined words and stubborness made Kriti and Rohan look her with proudness.
The temple bell rang with a sound as if it too felt proud.
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A/N: Hey guys! See, how our girlie is determined. Next chapter is being written. Actually most of them do not know Rajendra Chola's mother is Vanathi except PS and other Chola novel readers. Here Rohan and Kriti too are not aware of that fact. And guys, I'm receiving very low responses which highly demotivates me to write😢😢. Please support me. Have a nice day!
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