tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24444408.post2121933876785570570..comments2024-02-19T03:27:48.448-08:00Comments on Musings from Antique Origins: Torchlight RobberyMurali RamaVarmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08048053577294406031noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24444408.post-10688980196497681072008-02-15T23:29:00.000-08:002008-02-15T23:29:00.000-08:00Thank you. I am happy that you liked the post. The...Thank you. I am happy that you liked the post. <BR/><BR/>The counting board (Chuckram board) is a rare thing now. Should you have one at home, please preserve it. These gold fanams also were common till a century back. <BR/><BR/>I do have many nostalgic thoughts about "Vishu Kaineettam". <BR/><BR/>I shall definitely do a post on Varahan/Poovarahan and on those interesting coinage. <BR/><BR/>kindest regards,Murali RamaVarmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048053577294406031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24444408.post-91146366103147677432008-02-15T11:08:00.000-08:002008-02-15T11:08:00.000-08:00This is fascinating stuff. In my childhood I have ...This is fascinating stuff. In my childhood I have heard stories about 'theevetti kolla' but this is the first time I'm coming across a document relating to real life incident.<BR/><BR/>When I was young silver fanams (four chakram value) were common. For 'Vishu kaineettam' these were used. There were counting boards at home for coins. But never seen a gold fanam. <BR/><BR/>What is 'varahan'/'poovarahan'? Perhaps you would consider doing a post on all these.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391953993560698130noreply@blogger.com