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Chola Inscription

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Tiruvarur

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Tanjavur

Annual Reports 1935-1944

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Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum Volume 2, Part 2

Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum Volume 7, Part 3

Kalachuri-Chedi Era Part 1

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Epigraphica Indica

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Epigraphia Indica Volume 29

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Paramaras Volume 7, Part 2

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Vākāṭakas Volume 5

Early Gupta Inscriptions

Archaeological Links

Archaeological-Survey of India

Pudukkottai

South Indian Inscriptions, Volume 2

Tamil Inscriptions

part - i

INSCRIPTIONS  OF THE TANJAVUR TEMPLE

INSCRIPTIONS ON THE WALLS OF THE CENTRAL  SHRINE

No. 3 On the South Wall lower tier

This inscription is engraved in 38 sections of 15 lines each and contains a description of thirty sacred ornaments. These were made partly of gold and jewels from the temple treasury, and partly of pears, which Ko-Rajakesarivarman, alias Rajarajadeva, had given to the temple up to the 29th year of his reign. Paragraphs 5 and 6 allude to gold, which the king had seized after conquering the Chera king and the Pandyas, and which he had presented to the temple.

Translation

1. Hail! Prosperity! The sacred ornaments (abharana) of jewels (ratna) of the first quality, made (partly) of gold and jewels of the first quality, which had accumulated in the treasury (bhandara) of the lord of the Sri-Rajarajesvara (temple), — excluding those which were exhibited (to the public?) at the treasury of the lord of the Sri-Rajarajesvara (temple), — and (partly) of jewels, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had been pleased to give (to the temple) until the twenty-ninth year (of the reign) of Ko-Rajakesarivarman, alias Sri-Rajarajadeva, who, — while (his) heart rejoiced, that, like the goddess of fortune, the goddess of the great earth had become his wife, — in his life of growing strength, during which, having been pleased to cut the vessel (in) the hall (at) Kandalur, he conquered by his army, which was victorious in great battles, Vengai-nadu, Ganga-padi, Tadigai-padi, Nulamba-padi, Kudamalai-nadu, Kollam, Kalingam, Iramandalam, (the conquest of which) made (him) famous (in) the eight directions, and the seven and a half lakshas of Iratta-padi, -deprived the Seriyas of their splendour, while (he) was resplendent (to such a degree) that (he) was worthy to be worshipped everywhere, — were weighed by the jewel weight (kasu-kal) called (after) Dakshina-Meru-Vitankan,[1] excluding the threads (saradu) and the frames (sattam), (but) including the lac (arakku) and the pinju, (and) were engraved on stone on the sacred shrine (sri-vimana) of the lord, -excluding those which had been engraved on stone on the jagatippadai and on the upapithattu-kandappadai[2] of the temple (koyil) of Chandesvara.

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2. One sacred girdle (tiruppattigai), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) ten karanju and three quarters, three manjadi and (one) kunri of gold, which was a quarter inferior in fineness to (the gold standard called) dandavani. The lack weighed eight karanju and seven manjadi the pinju weighed three quarters (of a karanju). Fifteen crystals (palingu), set into (it), weighed (one) karanju. Three potti weighed three manjadi. One thousand five hundred and twelve strung pearls (muttu) of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet (sripadapushpa) and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls (vattam), roundish pearls (anuvattam), polished pearls (oppu-muttu), small pearls (kuru-muttu), nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls (karadu), twin pearls (irattai), sappatti and sakkattu, weighed forty-one karanju and seven manjadi. Twenty-four strung corals (pavaram), (taken) from the corals in the treasury, weighed three quarters (of a karanju), three manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-three karanju and nine manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-three karanju and nine manjadi, corresponding to a value of ninety kasu.

3. One sacred girdle made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) ten karanju and three quarters and four manjadi of gold, which was a quarter inferior in fineness to the dandavani. The lack weighed eight karanju and seven manjadi. The pinju weighed three quarter (of a karanju). Fifteen crystals, set into (it), weighed three quarters (of a karanju), four manjadi and (one) kunri. Three potti weighed three manjadi. One thousand five hundred and two strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu weighed forty-one karanju and nine manjadi. Twenty-four strung corals, (taken) from the corals in the treasury, weighed three quarters (of a karanju), three manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-three karanju and a half and (one) manjadi, corresponding to a value of ninety kasu.

4. One sacred girdle made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) ten karanju and three quarters and four manjadi of gold, which was a quarter inferior in fineness to the dandavani. The lac weighed nine karanju, three manjadi and (one) kunri. The pinju weighed half a karanju, three manjadi and (one) kunri. Three potti weighed three manjadi. Fifteen crystals, set into (it), weighed (one) karanju, (one) manjadi and (one) kunri. One thousand six hundred and fifty-three strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had kpoured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed forty-two karanju and a half, (one) manjadi and nine tenth.[3] Twenty-four strung corals, (taken) from the corals in the treasury, weighed three quarters (of a karanju) and three manjadi and six tenths. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-five karanju and a half and (one) manjadi corresponding to a value of niney-five kasu.

5. One sacred girdle made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) ten karanju and three quarters, (one) manadi and (one) kunri of gold, which was a quarter inferior in fineness to the dandavani. The lac weighed eight karanju and a half, three manjadi and (one) kunri. The pinju weighed three quarters (of a karanju) and two manjadi. Fifteen crystals, set into (it), weighed (one) karanju, three manjadi and (one) kunri. Three potti weighed three manjadi. One thousand six hundred and fifteen strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water; (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed forlty-two karanju and a half and four manjadi. Twenty-four strung corals, (taken) from the corals, for which the treasurers of the chief jewels (mula-ratna-bhandarattar) supplied the funds (mudal) from the gold (madu) which (the king) had seized after conquering the Chera king and the Pandyas, weighed three quarters (of a karanju), two manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-five karanju and a quarter, corresponding to a value of ninety kasu.

6. One sacred girdle made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) ten karanju and three quarters and three manjadi of gold, which was a quarter inferior in fineness to the dandavani. The lac weighed eight karanju and six manjadi. The pinju weighed three quarters (ofa karanju) and (one) manjadi. Fifteen crystals, set into (it), weighed (one) karanju and a quarter and (one) kunri. Three potti weighed two manjadi. One thousand five hundred and ninety-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed forty karanju and a half and two manjadi. Twenthy-four strung corals, (taken) from the corals, for which the treasurers of the chief jewels supplied the funds from the gold, which (the king) had seized after conquering the Chera king and the Pandyas, weighed (one) karanju and six manjadi. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed sixty-three karanju and a quarter and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of ninety kasu.

7. One pearl bracelet (muttu-valaiyil), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) five karanju, nine manadi and (one) kunri of gold. In this, three hundred and fifty-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken from) the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed ten karanju, (one) manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju and a half and (one) manjadi, corresponding to a value of twenty-five kasu.

8. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) six karanju and (one) manadi of gold. Three hundred and sixty-eight strung pearls of brilliant water and red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round peals, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed ten karanju. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed sixteen karanju and (one) manjadi, corresponding to a value of twenty-seven kasu.

9. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) six karanju and (one) manjadi of gold. Four hundred and one strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu weighed ten karanju, six kmanadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed sixteen karanju, seven manadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of thirty kasu.

10. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju and two majadi of gold.; Three hundred and thirty-seven strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu weighed nine karanju and a quarter. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fourteen karanju and seven manjadu corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

11.One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju and eight manjadi of gold. Three hundred and fifty-two strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and a half, three manadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju, (one) majadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-five kasu.

12. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju and eight manadi of gold. Three hundred and fifty-one strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva and poured out as flowers at the the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed eight karanju and three quarters, (one) manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fourteen karanju, four manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

13. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju and eight manadi of gold. Three hundred and sixty-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished peals, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed ten karanju, eight manadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju and three quarters, (one) manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-five kasu.

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14. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju and a half and four manjadi of gold. Three hundred and eighty-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed ten karanju and a half, two manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed sixteen karanju, six manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-six kasu.

15. One pearl bracelet, made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, seven manjadi and (one) kunri of gold. Three hundred and seventy-five [strung] pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) [from the pearls] of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed ten karanju and eight manjadu. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju and three quarters and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-six kasu.

16. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, two manjadi and (one) kunri of gold.; Three hundred and forty-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearals of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and six manjadu. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fourteen karanju eight manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

17. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, two manjadi and (one) kunri of gold. Three hundred and fifty strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju seven manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fourteen karanju and a half, corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

18. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, two manjadi and (one) kunri of gold. Three hundred and thirty-eight strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and three manjadi. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fourteen karanju and a quarter and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

19. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, and six manjadi of gold. Three hundred and sixty-one strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and three quarter and (one) manjadi. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju and two manjadi, corresponding to a value of twenty-five kasu.

20. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, and three quarters and (one) kunri of gold. [Three] hundred and sixty-four strung pearls of brilliant water of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and a half and (one) manjadi. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju, six manjadi, and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of twenty-six kasu.

21. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, and a half and two manjadi of gold. Three hundred and fifty-three strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and a half and two manjadi. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju, and four manjadi, corresponding to a value of twenty-five kasu.

22. One pearl bracelet made of gold taken from the treasury, (and containing) five karanju, and a quarter of gold. Three hundred and fifty-four strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls of the second quality, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed nine karanju and a half and (one) manjadi. Altogether, (the bracelet) weighed fifteen karanju, and three quarters and (one) manjadi, corresponding to a value of twenty-four kasu.

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23. One sacred crown (sri-mudi), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) thirty-eight karanju and three quarters, four manjadi and (one) kunri of gold. One hundred and twenty-four crystals (palingu), set into (it), weighed (one) karanju, nine manjadi and (one) kunri. Seventy-one diamond crystals (palikku-vayiram) weighed three manjadi and (one) kunri. Thirty-two potti weighed seven manjadi and (one) kunri. The pinju weighed (one) karanju and a half. Three hundred and thirty-four strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed seven. Altogether, (the crown) weighed forty-nine karanju, and a half corresponding to a value of eighty-six kasu.

24. One sacred garland (tiru-malai), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) seven karanju and a half, (one) manjadi and two tenths of gold. The pinju weighed six manjadi and (one) kunri. Sixty-two diamond crystals weighed (one) manjadi. Seventy-one crystals weighed half a karanju and one manjadi. Three potti weighed three tenths (of a manjadi). Forty-five strung peals of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.,) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed three quarters (of a karanju), (one) manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the garland) weighed nine karanju, six manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of eighteen kasu.

25. One sacred pearl ornament (sri-chhanda) made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) five karanju and three quarters, three manjadi and one tenth of gold. The lac in (it) weighed half a karanju, three manjadi and (one) kunri. The pinju weighed a quarter (karanju). Eighteen crystals, set into (it), weighed four manjadi and four tenths. Six diamond crystals weighed (one) kunri. Thirteen potti weighed two manjadi and (one) kunri. Nine hundred and eighty-one strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed thirty-three karanju and three quarters, four manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the pearl ornament) weighed forty-one karanju, three manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of fifty-five kasu.

26. One sacred pearl ornament made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) six karanju and nine tenths (of a manjadi) of gold. The lac in (it) weighed three quarters (of a karanju) and (one) manjadi and one tenth. The pinju weighed a quarter (karanju) and two tenths (of a manjadi). Eighteen crystals, set into (it), weighed four manjadi and (one) kunri. Six diamond crystals weighed (one) kunri. Thirteen potti weighed two manjadi and eight tenths. [Seven] hundred and fifty-nine strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed twenty-six karanju and a half and four manjadi. Altogether, (the pearl ornament) weighed thirty-four karanju and four manjadi, corresponding to a value of forty-five kasu.

27. One sacred pearl ornament made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) six karanju and seven manjadi of gold. The lac in (it) weighed three quarters (of a karanju) and two manjadi. The pinju weighed a quarter (karanju). Eighteen crystals, set into (it), weighed four manjadi and four tenths. Six diamond crystals weighed six tenths (of a manjadi). Thirteen potti weighed two manjadi and (one) kunri. Nine hundred and ninety-eight strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed thirty five karanju and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the pearl ornament) weighed forty-two karanju and three quarters and two manjadi, corresponding to a value of fifty-six kasu.

28. One sacred pearl ornament made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (one containing) six karanju, nine manjadi and (one) kunri of gold. The lac in (it) weighed three quarters (of a karanju), (one) manjadi and (one) kunri. The pinju weighed a quarter (karanju). Eighteen crystals, set into (it), weighed four manjadi and one tenth. Six diamond crystals weighed (one) kunri. Thirteen potti weighed three manjadi and one tenth. Eight hundred and forty-six strung pearls of brilliant water and of red water, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had poured out as flowers at the sacred feet and with which he had worshipped the feet of the god, (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, nimbolam, payittam, ambumudu, crude pearls, twin pearls, sappatti and sakkattu, weighed thirty karanju. Altogether, (the pearl ornament) weighed thirty-seven karanju and three quarters, three manjadi and seven tenths, corresponding to a value of fifty kasu.

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29. One sacred pearl ornament made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) (one) karanju and two manjadi, six tenths and one twentieth of gold. The pinju weighed one tenth (of a manjadi). Two crystals, set into (it), weighed two tenths (of a manjadi). Two hundred and sixty strung pearls, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had given (to the temple), (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, weighed two karanju and five tenths (of a manjadi) and one twentieth. Altogether, (the pearl ornament) weighed three karanju,three manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of three kasu.

30. One sacred girdle (tiruppattigai), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) two karanju and three manjadi and three tenths of god. The pinju weighed three tenths (of a manjadi). Six crystals weighed seven tenths (of a manjadi). Two hundred and seventy-seven strung pearls and pearls sewn on (taippu-muttu), (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had given (to the temple), (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls and pearls in clusters (punja-muttu), weighed two karanju and nine manjadi and two tenths. Altogether, (the girdle) weighed four karanju and a half, three manjadi and (one) kunri, corresponding to a value of five kasu.

31. One sacred outer (i.e., upper?) parasol (tiruppurakkudai), made of gold taken from the treasury of the lord, (and containing) seventy-one karanju and a quarter and one tenth (of manjadi) of gold. Eighty-one crystals, set into (it), weighed two karanju. Sixteen diamond crystals weighed nine tenths (of a manjadi). The pinju weighed two karanju eight manjadi and (one) kunri. One thousand three hundred and seventy-two strung pearls, (taken) from the pearls, which the lord Sri-Rajarajadeva had given (to the temple), (viz.) round pearls, roundish pearls, polished pearls, small pearls, (pearls) with rubbed surface (tol) and old pearls, weighed twenty-three karanju and a half, four manjadi and (one) kunri. Altogether, (the parasol) weighed ninety-nine karanju and nine manjadi, corresponding to a value of one hundred and sixty kasu.


[1] This standard weight for jewels was distinct from that for gold, which was called after Adavallan, another name of the god Dakshina-Meru-Vitankan; see page 2, above. In paragraph 1 of Nos. 6 to 8, both weights are mentioned together.

[2] These two terms probably mean ‘the upper tier’ and ‘the lower tier’ and refer to an inscription published below, which is engraved on the upper and lower stone-tiers of the Chandesvara shrine.

[3] From a calculation of the total in this and several other paragraphs (24 to 31) of the inscription, it follows that the term ma, as a fraction of a manjadi, means ‘a tenth,’ and not, as it is commonly used in Tamil, ‘a twentieth.’

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