Flag of Pandya
The Flag of Pandya (ta) was used by the Pandyan Dynasty and consisted of the single fish or twin fish.[1][2] There is no reference or description about the flag. Therefore, any Pandya flags used in media are created for the purpose of illustration. There are flags with double fish or single fish as per archaeological findings and historians's illustration.[3][4]
12th-century Tamil court poet Ottakoothar wrote a verse mentions about the Pandyan flag while comparing to Chola flag.[5]
| “ | வெற்றிப் புலிக்கொடிக்கு மீனமோ அம்மானே | ” |
| — Ottakoothar | ||
Literal Meaning: Can the flag of the Pandyas match the flag of the Cholas?
Legend
According to legend, an avatar of the Hindu Goddess, Meenakshi, who has fish shaped eyes, was born as the daughter of a Pandya king. Pandya emblem was a fish and it represented the dynasty, including in coins, etc. The word Meenatchi (Meen+Aatchi ) is a mix of the Tamil words Meen (Fish) and Aatchi (Rule), which means Fish Rule.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Masterpieces in metal". Institute For Oriental Study, Thane. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ Nelson, J.H. (1989). Political History of the Madura Country. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120604254. Search this book on
- ↑ Walter Codrington, Hubert (1975). Ceylon Coins and Currency. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120609136. Search this book on
- ↑ History & Civics For Vi (Tn). Tata McGraw-Hill Education. March 2005. ISBN 9780070597525. Search this book on
- ↑ "எட்டுத் தொகையும் தமிழர் பண்பாடும்". Tamil Virtual Academy. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ "Sri Meenaatchi (Parvathi)". Hindu Society of Minnesota. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2014. Unknown parameter
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