103 Ancient Gold Coins Discovered During Renovation of Historic Tamil Nadu Sivan Temple

Nov 04, 2025 09:32 pm CST

Workers renovating an ancient Sivan temple near Javvadu hills in Tiruvannamalai uncovered a remarkable archaeological treasure of 103 gold coins dating back to the Chola era. The coins were found in a mud pot during sanctum sanctorum renovations at the temple believed to have been built during the reign of Rajaraja Cholan III. Officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department are now investigating the historical significance of this valuable discovery.