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and a town, at the foot ; surrounded by walls, and battlements. He re- 

 ceived from Siva, at his solicitation, the privilege of having the rock, 

 and town, called after his name ; and after residing there some time, 

 lie died. 



8. Legend of gifts obtained. JGa ntama informs the rishis, that Rama- 

 Chandra, Hanumdn, the five Pdndavas, and many other distinguished 

 persons, paid homage here, and received the benefits which they sought : 

 in consequence of which the fane became highly distinguished. 



9. Legend concerning Sdra-maha-muni. A certain Brahman did pe- 

 nance at Himalaya ; and, in a subsequent transmigration, was born at 

 Benares. After other changes, he was born as Sara-maha-muui ; and, 

 doing homage at this place, acquired the gifts which he desired; 

 whence this place became highly distinguished. 



10. Legend of Sura vdtitlan. One of that name visited this cele- 

 brated hill, with a great number of followers ; and, after erecting various 

 buildings, he ruled here, as a district chieftain. 



11. The same subject continued. States the marriage of the same 

 person, with a woman of foreign birth; after which he added other 

 buildings, and continued his rule. 



12. The destruction of Uriyur. Sara-maha-muni, before mentioned, 

 had a garden planted with the Sevendhi flower plant. A person was in 

 the habit of stealing these flowers ; and presenting them to Parantaca* 

 Cholan, the king. The muni one day detected the thief, and complained 

 to the king; who took no notice. In consequence of this neglect the 

 ascetic performed penance, and made application to Siva ; who sent a 

 shower of mud, which destroyed Uriyur. The king, with his wife, fled ; 

 his wife was pregnant, and cast herself into the C&oeri. The King, 

 fleeing on horseback, was overtaken by the mud^sliovver, and killed. By 

 the favour of Siva, his wife was taken out of the Cdveri alive; and was 

 entertained by a Brahman. She was delivered of a son in Jambu-divu (a 

 small island in the Caved), who was brought up by the Brahman. 

 When search, by means of an elephant, was made for a king, the ele- 

 phant found out the young man; and put the usual wreath of flowers on 

 his head. He was installed as king, and as the B rah mm had marked 

 his feet with charcoal, he acquired the name of Cari-Cdla-Cholan. 



13. The legend of Tayuman. The origin of Caveripum-patnam, is 

 ascribed to certain women casting their garlands into the Caveri. That 

 town was very flourishing, and a Cket/i, or merchant, was "specially 

 distinguished. He had a daughter, who was married to a per.<k>^ at" 



• " The destroyer of foreigners," an epithet ; other books, gave him other names. 



