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Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu
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Below a Jaina image carved on a rock.
Dynasty
King
Date
A.D. 9th century characters
Tamil, Vațţeluttu
Language
and Script
Contents
Records that this image was caused to be made, on behalf of his younger brother, by Araiyangāvadi, the pupil of Guņaśēnadēva, who was in-charge of this paļļi.
Reference
ARE, 69/1910.
Remarks
The Jaina relics at Pēchchipallam are similar to those at Kilakkuļi and Kongarpuliyankulam. Besides, there is a large courtyard infront of a rock which bears Jaina sculptures, mostly in standing pose with a canopy of five serpent-hoods spreading over their heads. ARE, 1910, p. 78.
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Village
Pêchchipallam
Taluk
Madurai
District
Madurai
