Kaṇḍadevi, Kandadevi: 1 definition

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Kaṇḍadevi means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Kaṇḍadevi is an archaeologically important site situated in Tiruvadanai-taluk (Ramnad district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Kaṇḍadevi there is an incomplete fragment built into the floor of the māhāmaṇḍapa, Svarṇavarsheśvera temple which mentions Gaṅgaikoṇḍāṇ-Mālavachakravartin and Mummaḍśola-chakravartin. In characters of about the 10th century.

There is also a stone set up under a pipal tree, near Vināyakar temple which states that the Kāraṇavar alias Mīśaragaṇḍaperumāl-velaikkārar and the Ināmdārs executed a deed of agreement declaring their loyalty to Rājākkal-Tambirān. This Tamil inscription belongs to king Rājākkal-Tambirān and is dated Śaka 1771.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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