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
No. 410
Village
Chosavāņdipuram
Taluk
Tirukkoilur
District
South Arcot
Findspot
On a boulder in the village.
Dynasty
Chola
King
Gandarāditya Mummușichola
Date
2nd regnal year (952 A.D.)
Tamil
Language
and Script
Contents
Tamil verse. Praises the exploits of a certain Chēdi chief called Siddhavadavan who is styled as "the lord of Koval' and 'MalayaKulõdbhavan', and records gift of Panaippādi by him for worship of deities carved on the rock. Mentions Guņavirabhațāra of Kufandi.
Reference
ARE, 252/1936–37.
Remarks
The Chedi chieftains, like the Malayamāns, were also vassals of the Cholas. The present record mentions one of the Chedi chieftains, Siddhavadavan, and records the gift of a village Panaippāļi by him for worship of the Jaina deities.