Indian Antiquary Vol 45

SR No.: 032537
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Richard Carnac Temple, Devadatta Ramkrishna Bhandarkar
Publisher: Swati Publications
Publication Year: 1984
Total Pages: 380
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 16 MB

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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY
Dädimuada, Riri Yaka, Kaludäkada Devi, Kumâra Bandara, Tanipola Rîri Yaka, Sandun Kumâra, Tota Kadavara, Vaduru Mâ-devi, and Vanni Bandara. Abhimâna Yaka steals the offerings of K., but is under his authority. He appointed Däğimunda to establish Buddhism in Ceylon. He is invoked in one Satara-varan-mal-yahan as riding on a peacock and a chariot, holding the bow, the moon, a discus, and a gem-necklace, raising the gods flag which bears the figure of an Asura; he is destined to become a Buddha. Another poem of the same name speaks of him as building Kataragama and a tower 33 stages high. The Asura-vidiya describes him as bearing a trident, attended by Gana Devi, and fighting the Asuras. He is invoked in T'is-püye kima as regent of the 6th päyn, by the name of Savata or Six-faced, and having 12 arms, 12 eyes, a spear, a cock on his flag, and a peacock. Other invocations are found in Abina-mangalê, Amara-santiya, Andi-kadavara-tovil, Ala-visimangale, Hat-arliya-prárambhaya (see Hat Adiya), Ka laturava-härima (see Curtain), Kandakumara-sähälla, Kovila-pêvima, Mal-keli-upata, M.-k.-yâdinna, Mal-yahan-kavi, Mänik pålayâgaya, Nata-devi-puvata, Parale-kavi, Pas-devata-kavi (see Devatá), Pattini-yaga-kavi, Randunu-alattiya, Salu-salima, several Satara-varan-mal-yahans (see Guardian Gods), etc. A twisted and jewelled bangle kept at Kataragama and charmed by the god is invoked in Ran-halamba-lavi. See also Fowl and Hat Adiya. To him are addressed several poems, viz.. Abhinava Marúru-sandesaya, Diya-sävul-s., Kaha-kurulu-8., Kirala-8., Nila-kab1-8. The temple at Kataragama was restored by king Vîra-parákrama-bâhu; vide Vanni-puvata. The Solos-m2-sthânz-vandanava mentions the Kiri-vehera sacred to him.
Kanda Kumaru Kiri Amma Devi. See Kiri Amma. Kanda Raja. A god, in voked in Kovila-pêvima.
Kando Bandara. See Irugal Ban-lara. The K.-L.-Kavi invokes this god as riding upon a peacock and descending from his bower on the hill (kanda) to heal sickness. He descends upon the Nine Hills at Alpita, carries a jewelled staff, and has conch-shells shields. and pearl umbrellas. He received his power from Kataragama. He rules in Udunuvara: his arrow is in the temple of Karadeniya. He guards the Bandara race, and has sanctuaries at Kahavadala, Ranpotuva, and Hantâne-gala.
Kande Devi. A spirit invoked in Dalu-mura-pidum kavi. Kanduboda Veda, A doctor of Kandubodagoma, killed by Kambili Kada vara, q. v. Kannadi Riga-nida. A demon in the troop of Dadimunda. Kannaki. See Paltini.
Kapila Kita Rakusu. A demon invoked in the Rakusu-bali (see Rakusu), where he is described as having 12 faces, 3 tails of hair, and two cobra-hoods on his head. a cobra on och shoulder, a dagger, a makara (dolphin), and a cock to ride upon : he plays with an earthen pot.
Karamala Pattini. See Pattini.
Karandu-bana (Kalu Giri Mavu). Mother of Kalu Kumâra. and wife of Vijaya (Vijitta).
Karandu-vina-käpima. An exorcistic rite against spells, and the poem descriptive of it. It cummemorates the magic casket that the Vadiga princesses sent to Mal-sarà Raja, q. v.
Kasayin. Queen of Panduvas. Kassapa. See Buddha. Kataragama Deva. Soe Kanda, Katugampola Rala. A demon, on whom see Pitiya Devi.