east of the ruined capital. Madhurantaka Vedavaru, named after one of the titles of Rajendra I, was a source of irrigation to a vast stretch of land bordering the capital. An irrigation channel called Anaivettuvan is also mentioned. "Anaivettuvan" - Anai means irrigation (step irrigation) vettuvan means labour or engineer. There were both wet and dry lands inside the Fort, used for cultivation and other purposes. The present positions of the existing temples throw some light on the lay out of the city. With the palace as the centre to the city, the great temple, and the other temples in the city seem to have been erected. Towards the northeast (Isanya) of the palace is the great temple of Siva. The Siva temple according to Vastu and traditional texts should be in the northeast of the city or village and should face east. The temple of Vishnu should be in the west. A number of small tanks and ponds mentioned in inscriptions and a number of wells, supplied drinking water to the residents. Notes References Bibliography Nagasamy R, Rajapalayam (1970), State Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu Nilakanta Sastri, K. A., The Cholas (1955), University of Madras, Reprinted 1984 External links Maligai Medu – Buried in Time Chola dynasty Former capital cities in India Former populated places in India Archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu Archaeological monuments in Tamil Nadu Cities and towns in Ariyalur district