Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Kovind Urges Viewing Historic Rulers Beyond Caste and Religion
Ram Nath Kovind visited Tiruchirappalli on Saturday.
He honored an old ruler named Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II.
This ruler lived and governed parts of the Kaveri delta many centuries ago.
Kovind said kings from history should not be judged only by their caste, religion or community.
He said historic rulers should be seen as belonging to everyone.
Kovind also thanked people across the country for supporting him during his presidency.
He spoke about his connection with Tamil Nadu.
He later prayed at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to eighth-century ruler Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II in Tiruchirappalli.
Kovind said historic emperors should be viewed beyond caste, creed, religion, community, region and language.
Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, ruled parts of the Kaveri delta region.
The monarch was a powerful feudatory ally of Pallava king Nandivarman II, according to the report.
Kovind also offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam and recalled his ties to Tamil Nadu.
- Who
- Former President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute to Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran.
- What
- Kovind honored the ancient ruler and said historic emperors should be viewed beyond caste, creed, religion, community, region and language.
- When
- Saturday; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Tiruchirappalli, with additional prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Kovind said he was honoring the ruler’s legacy and emphasizing that historic leaders should be viewed as above social and religious divisions.
- Visitor
- Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India
- Honored ruler
- Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran
- Historical period
- Eighth century
- Historical region
- The Kaveri delta, including areas around Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai
- Political association
- Mutharaiyar II was a powerful feudatory ally of Pallava king Nandivarman II
- Additional visit
- Kovind offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam
- Main message
- Historic rulers should not be associated exclusively with a caste, creed, religion, community, region or language