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'''Halmidi''' is a small village in the [[Hassan district]] of [[Karnataka]] state, India, near the temple town of [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]].  Halmidi is best known as the place where the oldest known [[Indian inscriptions|inscription]] exclusively in [[Kannada language]], the [[Halmidi inscription]], was discovered. Anterior to this, many inscriptions with Kannada words have been discovered, such as [[Brahmagiri archaeological site|Brahmagiri]] edict of 230 BCE of Emperor Ashoka. However, this is the first full length inscription in Kannada.<ref name="asi">[http://asi.nic.in/asi_epigraphical_sans_language.asp Language of the Inscriptions - Sanskrit and Dravidiian - Archaeological Survey of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001015326/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2007 |title=Halmidi inscription|access-date=29 November 2006 | location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2006}}</ref> This inscription is generally known as the [[Halmidi inscription]] and consists of sixteen lines carved on a [[sandstone]] slab.  It has been dated to 450 CE and demonstrates that Kannada was used as a language of administration at that time.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/24/stories/2004102405080300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041201014829/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/24/stories/2004102405080300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2004|title=Halmidi inscription proves antiquity of Kannada: Moily|access-date=29 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]]|date=24 October 2004}}</ref><ref name="admin">K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi {{OCLC|13869730}} {{OL|3007052M}} {{LCCN|84900575}} {{ASIN|B0006EHSP0}}<!-- ISBN (invalid) 3987-10333, probably correct: ISBN 978-93-987103-3-3 or ISBN 93-987103-3-1. --> p10</ref> The inscription is in primitive Kannada with distinctive characteristics attributed to those of [[halegannada|Proto-Kannada]] and uses Kannada script similar to Brahmi characters.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001015326/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2007 |title=Halmidi inscription|access-date=29 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2006}}</ref>
'''Halmidi''' is a small village in the [[Hassan district]] of [[Karnataka]] state, India, near the temple town of [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]].  Halmidi is best known as the place where the oldest known [[Indian inscriptions|inscription]] exclusively in [[Kannada language]], the [[Halmidi inscription]], was discovered. Anterior to this, many inscriptions with Kannada words have been discovered, such as [[Brahmagiri archaeological site|Brahmagiri]] edict of 230 BCE of Emperor Ashoka. However, this is the first full length inscription in Kannada.<ref name="asi">[http://asi.nic.in/asi_epigraphical_sans_language.asp Language of the Inscriptions – Sanskrit and Dravidiian – Archaeological Survey of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001015326/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2007 |title=Halmidi inscription|access-date=29 November 2006 | location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2006}}</ref> This inscription is generally known as the [[Halmidi inscription]] and consists of sixteen lines carved on a [[sandstone]] slab.  It has been dated to 450 CE and demonstrates that Kannada was used as a language of administration at that time.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/24/stories/2004102405080300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041201014829/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/24/stories/2004102405080300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2004|title=Halmidi inscription proves antiquity of Kannada: Moily|access-date=29 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]]|date=24 October 2004}}</ref><ref name="admin">K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi {{OCLC|13869730}} {{OL|3007052M}} {{LCCN|84900575}} {{ASIN|B0006EHSP0}}<!-- ISBN (invalid) 3987-10333, probably correct: ISBN 978-93-987103-3-3 or ISBN 93-987103-3-1. --> p10</ref> The inscription is in primitive Kannada with distinctive characteristics attributed to those of [[halegannada|Proto-Kannada]] and uses Kannada script similar to Brahmi characters.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001015326/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103108870500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2007 |title=Halmidi inscription|access-date=29 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2006}}</ref>


Halmidi village is located between [[Chikmagalur]] city and Belur town. In recognition of the cultural importance of the inscription, and the role played by the village of Halmidi in its preservation, the Government of [[Karnataka]] has spent INR 2.5&nbsp;million on developing infrastructural facilities in the village, and on building a ''mantapa'' to house a [[fibreglass]] replica of the original inscription.  The Government has also begun to promote the village as a place of historical interest.
Halmidi village is located between [[Chikmagalur]] city and Belur town. In recognition of the cultural importance of the inscription, and the role played by the village of Halmidi in its preservation, the Government of [[Karnataka]] has spent INR 2.5&nbsp;million on developing infrastructural facilities in the village, and on building a ''mantapa'' to house a [[fibreglass]] replica of the original inscription.  The Government has also begun to promote the village as a place of historical interest.

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Halmidi
town
Halmidi Inscription replica mounted on a pedestal
Halmidi Inscription replica mounted on a pedestal
Halmidi is located in Karnataka
Halmidi
Halmidi
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°14′41″N 75°49′14″E / 13.244833°N 75.820683°E / 13.244833; 75.820683
Country India
StateKarnataka
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA
Websitekarnataka.gov.in

Halmidi is a small village in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India, near the temple town of Belur. Halmidi is best known as the place where the oldest known inscription exclusively in Kannada language, the Halmidi inscription, was discovered. Anterior to this, many inscriptions with Kannada words have been discovered, such as Brahmagiri edict of 230 BCE of Emperor Ashoka. However, this is the first full length inscription in Kannada.[1][2] This inscription is generally known as the Halmidi inscription and consists of sixteen lines carved on a sandstone slab. It has been dated to 450 CE and demonstrates that Kannada was used as a language of administration at that time.[3][4] The inscription is in primitive Kannada with distinctive characteristics attributed to those of Proto-Kannada and uses Kannada script similar to Brahmi characters.[5]

Halmidi village is located between Chikmagalur city and Belur town. In recognition of the cultural importance of the inscription, and the role played by the village of Halmidi in its preservation, the Government of Karnataka has spent INR 2.5 million on developing infrastructural facilities in the village, and on building a mantapa to house a fibreglass replica of the original inscription. The Government has also begun to promote the village as a place of historical interest.

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A replica of the Halmidi inscription dated 450 CE is the oldest known full length Kannada language inscription in old Kannada script

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Language of the Inscriptions – Sanskrit and Dravidiian – Archaeological Survey of India
  2. ↑ "Halmidi inscription". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 October 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2006.
  3. ↑ "Halmidi inscription proves antiquity of Kannada: Moily". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 24 October 2004. Archived from the original on 1 December 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2006.
  4. ↑ K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi OCLC 13869730 Template:OL Template:LCCN/prepare ASIN B0006EHSP0 p10
  5. ↑ "Halmidi inscription". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 October 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2006.

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