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received as dakşineya dāna by one Narasimha Patta Vardhana from Malala Mahadevi, when she performed the Kilvagu nompy.28 It is also mentioned in another inscription dated 1176 A.D. that Malal Mahadevi was the daughter of Vikramaditya VI and a wife of Kadamba chief of Goa, Jayakesi II.24
Kaivalya-sukhāştami nompy -- was performed to obtain wealth, children, etc.25
Migeyarala nompy&6 and Nirgatisayada nompy were performed to overcome poverty.87
aspirants hoped
for
Navanidhi-bandārada nompy-wherein the peaceful and prosperous life.28
Nāgara-pañcami nompy--deals with the worship of snakes according to the Jaina custom. This worship includes certain rites in the temples like conducting the abhi şeka and aştavidhārcane. Here it may be noted that the Non-Jaina practice of worshipping ant-hills was condemned by the Jainas.29
Nitya-sukhada nompy was performed to obtain fame, popularity and prosperity. 30
Jivadayāstami nompy emphasised the faith in the doctrine of ahimsā, in philosophy and in practice. Retributions are also illustrated for violating non-violence, wherein the aspirants desired for heavenly life.31
Siddhara nompy-the observer of this nompy aspired for long life and prosperity.
23 Dr. B. R. Gopal, Karnataka Inscriptions, Vol. V., K.R.I., Dharwar. 24 Ibid. 25 Nom. Ka-BSK. 26 A Descriptive Catalogue of the Kannada Manuscripts, Madras, Vol. III. 27 Nom. Ka-BSK. 28 Ibid. 29 Nom. Ka-HPN. 30 Nom. Ka-BSK. 31 Ibid.
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