A
continuation post to Arani visit…
18th March
2017.
Sathya
Vijaya Nagaram otherwise known as S V Nagaram was established by
the Jagir Venkatanatha Rao Sahib in
1825CE, an ardent follower of Madhwa sampradaya. Veda ji Bhaskar Pant a
Maharashtra Brahmin, was associated with Shahaji, the father of Shivaji. The
Pant also accompanied with Shahji during his expedition to south India. Shahji
gifted this Aranai to this Vedaji Bhaskar Pant in 1640 AD, who was
then, called as Zamindar / Jagir. The Jagirdars were in Power till 1948
AD. Jagir Venkatanatha Rao,
Sahib, the decedent of the Pant Constructed a Mutt & Moola Brindavana for
Sri Satya Vijaya Theertharu in this place and named after him. Located on
the banks of Kamandala-naga River. The palace or the Aranmanai was constructed
adjacent to the Moola Brindavana. The Jagirdar, as per the instruction of the
pontiff established this S V Nagara for the upliftment of poor
Brahmins from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The
palace / Aranmanai was constructed 1825CE ( assumed since correct date was not
available ) and expanded in 1876 CE ( a stone tablet was installed on an
entrance wall ), with Ground + 2 floor are now in ruins. The style of
construction is called as “Stuart Architecture”. The Queen’s palace and
the fountain are renovated and being used by the Tamil Nadu Government. The
Tamil Nadu Govt. Veterinary Hospital and Regional
Institute for Rural Development was functioned in this Palace.
The
complex consists of Main Palace and a Palace for the queen or
Jagirdar's wife. The main palace was constructed with bricks and over which
lime mortar ( Mixture of lime and sand ) plastering was done. Polishing
was done after plastering. Still we can see and feel the smoothness of the wall
in the un-pealed portions. Woods are used for supports for the
ceilings. The pillars are constructed with specially made semi circular bricks
and round granite stones are used to increase strength to hold the load.
The stucco work on the Pillars, above doors ways, windows both inside and
out side are excellent with figures like lion, human face etc., and
paintings are done on the ceilings and walls.
In
Queen’s Palace entrance door glass has an etching of Jagirdars emblem (an
image of a fort and a hand with sword). A Latin word ‘PER DEUM-ET FERRUM
OBTINUI” is written and the meaning is “We got all these through GOD and
our sword”. Similar images can be seen on the Sadras Fort and Pulicat Dutch
cemeteries.
The
above Palace was constructed in a 300 acres of land. The Jagirdars lived
lavishly. They used to go to horse races conducted at, Chennai, Ooty and
Bangalore. They bought imported cars from various countries and had all brands
of cars starts with A to Z. They had 182 cars at one period and at least
8 to 10 cars might have parked in the palace.
LOCATION:CLICK
HERE
This
portion was damaged due to fire
The
construction of a pillar with specially made semi circular brick and a granite
round stone to increase the strength of the pillar
The
stucco images of pillar top – pothyal
Paintings
Water
fountain
The
Queen’s Palace ( Now the Govt Office is functioning after renovation )
A Latin word ‘PER DEUM-ET FERRUM OBTINUI” is written and the meaning is “We got all these through GOD and our sword”.
Durbar
Hall
…….To
be continued SHOOTING BOX.
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