A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the Nettimedu area of Salem district, where a 725-year-old Chola-era inscription was found in a farm field near the Amshayee Ishwaran temple. The inscription, dating back to 1190 AD, has been examined by officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, as well as the Archaeological Department. Upon inspection, the inscription was identified in the Salem-Namakkal inscription book, where it is listed as inscriptions number 258 and 259.
Alongside the inscription, several ancient statues were uncovered, including those of Tripura Nayinar, Ammam, Mahishasuramardhini, and Chandikeswarar. These statues provide strong evidence of the temple's historical significance in the area. Additionally, archaeological findings suggest that there had indeed been a temple on the site, further supporting this claim.
The land, which had been encroached upon, was reclaimed and restored to its rightful state. Following this, the statues were consecrated in a special ceremony, and worship was conducted under the leadership of Allikuttai Radhakrishnan, with the participation of the local public. This event drew considerable attention, especially since the statues, which are believed to be about 800 years old, were worshipped again after a long time. The discovery and subsequent events caused a buzz in the area, leading to a heavy police presence to ensure the safety and order during the public ceremonies and rituals.
