Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c23.s22.t3.17
Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c23.s22.t3.17
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c23.s22.t3.17
An uninscribed bronze seal from Karur⁶ depicts the *indra-dhvaja* 'banner of Indra' before a galloping horse. The *indra-dhvaja* symbol on the seal is the largest depiction known in glyptic art. Perhaps the seal was used in ceremonies connected with *intira-viḻā* 'festival of Indra' celebrated by ancient Tamils as they believed that worshipping Indra would bring timely rains.