Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Jul 23: In a scholarly lecture, Ganesh Prasad G Nayak and researcher Shrutesh Acharya Moodubelle shed light on an ancient inscription found at the Sri Maharaja Varahaswami Temple. According to their findings, the inscription, engraved on a granite slab, features a Shivalinga and depictions of the sun, moon, royal insignia, lamp posts, and the bull Nandi. The script, characterized by worn-out letters, is indicative of the 14th century based on paleographic analysis.

The inscription commences with the auspicious term ‘Swastishree’, with no explicit mention of the era. Additionally, references to a ‘nectar pot’ and ‘four boundaries’ suggest its nature as a donation inscription, detailing the temple's history. Researchers anticipate further study in the coming days, emphasizing its significance in understanding local history.

This archaeological endeavour was supported by students of MSRSAS College: Vishal Rai K, Manjunath Nandalike, and Kamalesh, along with lecturer Srikanth Poojary and temple administration committee chairman Satish M Nayak, among others.