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Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu
Reference
ARE, 416/1928–29, Epi. Ind., Vol. XXIX, p. 199 ff.
Remarks
Svarnapura is the Sanskrit name of Ponnür, and Kanakagiri is the low mound on which the Ādinātha temple is situated. The temple has a number of icons representing Tirthankaras and Yakshis, of which Jvālamālini is the most important. It is believed that Helāchārya was a renowned monk of the Dravida-gana and a native of Hēmagrāma (Ponnūr). The Nilagiri hill, the habitat of the goddess, is situated to the north-west of Ādinātha temple and contains the sacred feet of Hēlāchārya carved on the top of it. ARE, 1928–29, pt. II, para, 74.
No. 314
Village
Ponnür
Taluk
Wandiwash
District
North Arcot
Findspot
On a slab fixed near the chavadi in the village.
Dynasty
King
Date
