Manikyandi, Māṇikyandi: 1 definition

Introduction:

Manikyandi 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.

India history and geography

Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Māṇikyandi-paṇḍitadeva is the name of a person mentioned in the “Kolhāpur stone inscription of Vijayāditya”. Accordingly, “... by pouring water after having washed the feet of Māṇikyandi-paṇḍitadeva, the disciple of Māghanandi-siddhāntadeva, for the eightfold worship of the holy Pārśvanātha... ”

This stone inscription (mentioning Māṇikyandi) was found on a stone in front of the Jaina temple near the Śukravāra gate of the city of Kolhāpur. It records the grant, made by king Vijayaditya of a field measuring one quarter of a nivartana, and a dwelling house measuring twelve cubits. It is dated in the expired Śaka year 1065, the cyclic year being Dundubhi, on Monday, the full-moon tithi of Māgha, when there was a lunar eclipse.

India history book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of manikyandi in the context of India history from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: