Mysore and Coorg from the Inscriptions c14.18

c14.18

An interesting term is that of *ghaṭika-sthāna*, which seems to indicate a place of public assembly for Brāhmans. It has been translated by Professor Pāthak as "religious centre"; and Professor Kielhorn has written an article suggesting that it was something like a Brahmapuri. The name occurs in Sk 176, where Mayūraśarmma, on going to the Pallava capital for completing his studies, is said to have frequented every *ghaṭika*. In Si 23 of 1167 the Noṇambēśvara temple is said to be the great *ghaṭika-sthāna* of the city of Henjeṛu. On the other hand, Sk 197 of 1182 describes *ghaṭika-sthānas* as supports to *dharmma* and mines for enjoyment (*bhōga*). Cn 178 of 1442 contains the statement that a *ghaṭika* was established in a certain place "in accordance with the saying (or directions) of Uttanka in the Sāma-vēda."