Discovery of a 900-Year-Old Kannada Inscription in Gangapuram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Discovery | A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty found in Gangapuram. |
| Location | Chowdamma temple, Gangapuram, Jadcherla mandal, Mahabubnagar district. |
| Condition | Found in a state of neglect on a tank bund near the temple. |
| Date of Issuance | June 8, 1134 CE (Friday). |
| Issued by | Customs Officers of Tailapa-III, son of Emperor Someswara-III. |
| Content | Records remission of income from toll taxes (Vaddaravula and Hejjunka) for God Somanatha. |
| Preservation Efforts | Noticed by archaeologist E. Sivanagi Reddy, CEO of Pleach India Foundation. |
| Community Involvement | Temple Committee Members and retired engineer Gangapuram Kesava Prasad collaborated. |
| Action Plan | Shift inscription to temple premises and erect it on a pedestal with details. |
| Archaeological Record | Previously copied and published by the Archaeology department. |