History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c16.153

c16.153

Tikkālivallam in Miyāṟuṇāḍu, a subdivision of the Paḍuvūrkōṭṭam. It stipulates that the Assembly should pay 2000 *kadi* of paddy and twenty *Kaḷanju* of gold to the temple for the feeding of Śiva Brahmans, the drum-beaters and other temple servants including the singers of *Tirupadiyam* as well as for perpetual lamps, anointment of idols, temple repairs, etc. The mention of *Tirupadiyam* at this early period is significant.