User:Bhavya N V

Discovery and Dating
The inscription was discovered on the steps leading to Kalleshwara Temple  by the Mythic Society Bengaluru Inscriptions 3D Digital Conservation Project team in April 2022. The inscription is dated to 17th century.

Script and Language
The Mahabhaktha Inscription is in Kannada script and Kannada language which was written in the 17th century (based on paleography).

Characteristics of the inscription
The inscription stone measures 36 cm tall by 144 cm wide, while the characters are approximately 8.9 cm tall, 3.8 cm wide & 0.4 cm deep.

Transliteration of the Inscription
The inscription is of 2 lines and the transliterated text of the inscription in Kannada and IAST are as follows.

Summary of the inscription
The inscription is incomplete and appears to mention a devotee from a place name beginning or containing the term "Talada".