Poonjeri Inscriptions: A Forgotten Tribute to Pallava Sculptors!
What if the greatest inscription at Mamallapuram names the builders rather than the king? Nestled just south of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), the Poonjeri inscriptions are a rare 7th–8th century record that names the actual craftsmen behind the Pallava temples. Unlike typical temple engravings that glorify kings, these weathered rock carvings list Pallava-era sculptors and artisans (e.g. Kevada Peruntachan, Kollan Semagan). Carved in…