Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu

SR No.: 006562
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: A Ekambarnathan, C K Sivprakasham
Publisher: Research Foundation for Jainology Chennai
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 488
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 11 MB

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Jaina Inscriptions in
Tamilnadu
Remarks
Vidyadri appears to be the ancient name of the hill on which the inscription is incised. Ibid., p. 22.
No. 320
Village
Siyamangalam
Taluk
Wandiwash
District
North Arcot
Findspot
On a rock at the foot of the hill.
Dynasty
King
Date
A.D. 10th century characters
Language
and Script
Sanskrit and Tamil, Grantha
Contents
This epigraph is also in prose and poetry. The Sanskrit portion begins with an exaltation to the arunga!-anvaya, belonging to the Nandisangha of Dravi dasargha. The Tamil portion records that VajranandiYogindrar who was the mandalacharya of the arungal anyaya, caused to be constructed a flight of steps.
Reference
ARE, 227-A/1901, SII, Vol. VII, No. 441.