Tiruchi orthography researchers decipher ancient inscription in Courtallam hill cave
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After two-and-a-half years of research, K. Balakrishnan and Mathur B. Pavendan have deciphered an inscription in Sanyasi Pudavu in Courtallam hills in Tenkasi district
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Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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