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Chola Warlords: Who Were the Paluvettaraiyars?

Ponniyin Selvan I movie poster showing actor Sarathkumar as Periya Paluvettaraiyar and actor Parthiban as Chinna Paluvettaraiyar. In 2024, Oxford University Press published  Minor Majesties: The Paluvēṭṭaraiyars and Their South Indian Kingdom of Paluvūr, 9th–11th Centuries A.D ., a groundbreaking study by historian Valerie Gillet. In the book’s opening chapter, A Tentative Biography of the Paluvettaraiyars , Gillet delves into the lineage and origins of this influential fami ly.  These Chola warlords traced their lineage to the formidable Maravars, an ancient warrior tribe renowned for their valor. However, I believe that while the Paluvettaraiyars were indeed of Maravar descent, they likely forged alliances through intermarriage with those of the Kallar and Agambadiyar clans, further solidifying their power and influence. Prominent figures in the medieval Chola era, the Paluvettaraiyars played a pivotal role in shaping the empire’s political and military landscape. Through st...
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KVMA Chennai Flood Relief Fund



The Klang Valley Mukkulathor Association (KVMA) organized a fund raiser for the flood victims of Chennai. We named it the KVMA Chennai Flood Relief Fund.

 I announced it in Facebook on Friday 4 December 2015. We set the deadline at 12:00pm Monday 7 December 2015. Over 30 individuals donated. 

 We collected a total of RM6,500. Our initial target was only RM700 as that is equivalent to Rs10,000 but we managed to hit the Rs100,000 (Rs1 lakh) mark.

 We transferred Rs1 lakh to Chennai via Western Union on Monday. Based on the conversion rate of that day plus charges, it was equivalent to RM6,437.70. The funds will be managed by one Pradeep Rajan and his friends.

 The funds were used to purchase 1000 kilograms of rice, mats, blankets and other basic necessities which will be distributed to 100 needy families. 

 I wish to thank our donors who contributed. My friend from India, Kannan Thevar Sembiah responded immediately by donating Rs5,000. It was very kind of him to be supportive of KVMA's initiative. Special thanks to the committee members and family members of KVMA who helped out.

 Pradeep and his friends such as Bose Madasamy are doing an excellent job in Chennai. They are working tirelessly to help the flood victims. This shows that the youths are the actual heroes in Tamil Nadu. 

 The late Abdul Kalam would have been proud if he was alive to see the dedication shown by these Tamil Nadu youths.

 Many organization collect donations but do not show how it is spent. I have included some images in this post for the benefit of my readers especially the donors. The donors have the right know how their money is being spent. 

 KVMA will continue to play an active role in the Indian society, be it here in Malaysia or India.

Western Union invoice confirming money transfer from Malaysia to Chennai

Some update from Pradeep

Some updates from Pradeep

Picture taken after the mats and blankets were purchased

Some updates from Pradeep. 

Pradeep's post in Facebook after receiving the funds

I was constantly providing updates in Facebook

Pradeep, his mother and his team helped the Maranatha Church children
Our donation will be used to help 100 families

Kannan Thevar Sembiah immediately donated Rs5,000 after reading my post

The receipt for the blankets and bedsheets purchased

The receipt for the mats purchased
The receipt for the rice purchased

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