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[[File:Jain_temple_at_Lakkundi_built_in_the_Kalyani_Chalukya_style.jpg|thumb|[[Brahma Jinalaya]] at [[Lakkundi]] ]]
'''Attimabbe''' (950-1020) was a noblewoman of the [[Western Chalukya Empire]].
She was born at '''Punganur''' of [[Chittoor]] district in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was the daughter of Feudatory Mallapa of [[chalukya]] king [[Tailapa II]], and Ponnamayya.<ref>The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society (Bangalore, India)., Volume 95, p. 69</ref> Attimabbe’s Father Mallapa belonged to “Vajiivamsa“ of Kondniya gotra and known as Dandnayaka title, bestowed by [[Tailapa II]]. Mallapa was a devout adherent to [[Jainism]] and a powerful figure in the imperial court of [[Tailapa II]]. She was contemporary to Ganga general and chief minister [[Chavundaraya]].<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 36</ref>


'''Attimabbe''' was born in 950 AD to Feudatory Mallapa of [[chalukya]] king [[Tailapa II]] and ponnamayya.<ref>The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society (Bangalore, India)., Volume 95, page no. 69</ref> She was born at punganur of [[Chittoor]] district in [[Andhra pradesh]]. Mallapa was a devout adherent to [[Jainism]] and he was an impressive personality in imperial court of [[Tailapa II]]. Attimabbe’s Father Mallapa belonged to “Vajiivamsa “of Kondniya gotra and known as Dandnayaka title bestowed by [[Tailapa II]]. Attimabbe was married to Nagadeva in 965 AD. Nagadeva’s Father was Dhallapa ; Chief minister and general in chalukyan court. Dhallapa is also mentioned in [[Lakkundi]] inscription as a brave, highly learned, intelligent, proficient and valiant in war. It also credits to triumph over [[Vengi]], [[Malwa]], [[Konkan]] and Tigules. Nagadeva was elder son of Dhallapa and had same qualities as father had. He was also devout to [[Jainism]] and considered a bright star of “Vajjivamsa”. Victory of [[Gujarat]] and [[Vengi]] is credited to Nagadeva as described in [[lakkundi]] Inscription. [[Lakkundi]] inscription describes Attimabbe as wife of Nagadeva, daughter of Mallapa and Daughter in law of Dhallpa. Attimabbe was mother of Paduvala Tailap or Anniga.<ref>Jinmanjari: Contemporary Jaina Reflections, Volumes 8-13, page no. 67</ref> Her noteworthy achievements are mentioned below.
Attimabbe was married to Nagadeva in 965 AD, the elder son of Dhallapa, Chief minister and general in chalukyan court. Dhallapa is also mentioned in [[Lakkundi]] inscription as a brave, highly learned, intelligent, proficient and valiant in war. It also credits the triumph over [[Vengi]], [[Malwa]], [[Konkan]] and Tigules. Nagadeva was also devout to [[Jainism]] and considered a bright star of “Vajjivamsa”. The victory of [[Gujarat]] and [[Vengi]] is credited to Nagadeva, as described in [[lakkundi]] Inscription. Attimabbe was the mother of Paduvala Tailap or Anniga.&lt;ref&gt;Jinmanjari: Contemporary Jaina Reflections, Volumes 8-13, p. 67&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:Jain_temple_at_Lakkundi_built_in_the_Kalyani_Chalukya_style.jpg|thumb|[[Brahma Jinalaya]] at [[Lakkundi]] ]]
 
# She caused the construction of 1500 Jain Shrines<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 37, page no.6</ref> in her life and in addition one more at [[Lakkundi]] celebrated as Brahma Jinalaya.
Her husband Nagadeva was killed in battlefield in 984 AD, when Attimabbe was 34 years old. King [[Tailapa II]] himself came to Attimabbe to express his condolence on death of Nagadeva. She led a pious life after husband’s death, following the Jaina creed. She was devout to Jainism, and many marvels and miracles are attributed to her in [[Lakkundi]] Inscription. She is compared to many famous personalities like [[Rukmini]], [[Satyabhama]], Chelini, Rohini, Prabhawati, Sulochna, Marudevi, Sushaine, Sivadevi, lakshmana and Vijayasena. In above mentioned names; five names are of Jina savior’s Mother.
# She caused 1500 Jina images <ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29,July 1994, page no.31</ref> to be made and gifted them along with Gold bells and lamp of daily worship of Lord Jina.
 
# She caused 1000 copies of Shantipurana<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29,July 1994, page no.31</ref> to be made on palm leaves and distributed them to Jina preachers and scholars as “Shastra Daan”.
She is also honored by Poet Ranna as “DanaChintamani” &lt;ref&gt;Dānacintāmaṇi Attimabbe by Es. Pi Pāṭīla, Praśāntakumāra Nālavāra&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;History of the Western Gangas, Volume 1 by Ali, B. Sheik, p. 261&lt;/ref&gt; means “Jewel among donors”. BrahmaShiva in Samayparikshe adores Attimabbe attributing many epitaphs like “gunadakhani”,”Vimala Charitre”, “Jain sasna rakshmani”, “Sajjanaka Chudamani”, “Akalanka Charite” and “Sarvakalavidhi”.


Her husband Nagadeva was killed in battlefield showing great valor when Attimabbe was only 34 years old in 984 AD. King [[Tailapa II]] himself came to Attimabbe to express his condolence on death of Nagadeva. She led a pious life after husband’s death following Jaina creed. She was devout to Jainism and attributed many marvels and miracles to her in [[Lakkundi]] Inscription. She is compared to many famous personalities like [[Rukmini]], [[Satyabhama]], Chelini, Rohini, Prabhawati, Sulochna, Marudevi, Sushaine, Sivadevi, lakshmana and Vijayasena. In above mentioned names; five names are of Jina savior’s Mother. She was contemporary to Ganga general and chief minister [[Chavundaraya]].<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29,July 1994, page no.36</ref> She is also honored by Poet Ranna as “DanaChintamani” <ref>Dānacintāmaṇi Attimabbe by Es. Pi Pāṭīla, Praśāntakumāra Nālavāra</ref><ref>History of the Western Gangas, Volume 1 by Ali, B. Sheik,page no. 261</ref> means “Jewel among donors”. BrahmaShiva in Samayparikshe adores Attimabbe attributing many epitaphs like “gunadakhani”,”Vimala Charitre”, “Jain sasna rakshmani”, “Sajjanaka Chudamani”, “Akalanka Charite” and “Sarvakalavidhi”
About 22 lithic records in Karnataka refer to high esteemed woman of nobility who have been compared to Attimabbe for their acts of charity and chastity.  
About 22 lithic records in Karnataka refer to high esteemed woman of nobility who have been compared to Attimabbe for their acts of charity and chastity.  
Moreover, an award on the name of Attimabbe was given to a female candidate every year by Karnataka government every year. Year 1994 was also celebrated as the year of Attimabbe.
Moreover, an award on the name of Attimabbe was given to a female candidate every year by Karnataka government every year. Year 1994 was also celebrated as the year of Attimabbe.
Among her achievements were:
# She caused the construction of 1500 Jain Shrines&lt;ref&gt;Jain Journal, Volume 37, p. 6&lt;/ref&gt; in her life and in addition one more at [[Lakkundi]] celebrated as Brahma Jinalaya.
# She caused 1500 Jina images &lt;ref&gt;Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 31&lt;/ref&gt; to be made and gifted them along with Gold bells and lamp of daily worship of Lord Jina.
# She caused 1000 copies of Shantipurana&lt;ref&gt;Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 31&lt;/ref&gt; to be made on palm leaves and distributed them to Jina preachers and scholars as “Shastra Daan”.


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Attimabbe
Born950 AD
SpouseNagadeva
FatherMallapa
ReligionJainism
Brahma Jinalaya at Lakkundi

Attimabbe (950-1020) was a noblewoman of the Western Chalukya Empire.

She was born at Punganur of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. She was the daughter of Feudatory Mallapa of chalukya king Tailapa II, and Ponnamayya.<ref>The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society (Bangalore, India)., Volume 95, p. 69</ref> Attimabbe’s Father Mallapa belonged to “Vajiivamsa“ of Kondniya gotra and known as Dandnayaka title, bestowed by Tailapa II. Mallapa was a devout adherent to Jainism and a powerful figure in the imperial court of Tailapa II. She was contemporary to Ganga general and chief minister Chavundaraya.<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 36</ref>

Attimabbe was married to Nagadeva in 965 AD, the elder son of Dhallapa, Chief minister and general in chalukyan court. Dhallapa is also mentioned in Lakkundi inscription as a brave, highly learned, intelligent, proficient and valiant in war. It also credits the triumph over Vengi, Malwa, Konkan and Tigules. Nagadeva was also devout to Jainism and considered a bright star of “Vajjivamsa”. The victory of Gujarat and Vengi is credited to Nagadeva, as described in lakkundi Inscription. Attimabbe was the mother of Paduvala Tailap or Anniga.<ref>Jinmanjari: Contemporary Jaina Reflections, Volumes 8-13, p. 67</ref>

Her husband Nagadeva was killed in battlefield in 984 AD, when Attimabbe was 34 years old. King Tailapa II himself came to Attimabbe to express his condolence on death of Nagadeva. She led a pious life after husband’s death, following the Jaina creed. She was devout to Jainism, and many marvels and miracles are attributed to her in Lakkundi Inscription. She is compared to many famous personalities like Rukmini, Satyabhama, Chelini, Rohini, Prabhawati, Sulochna, Marudevi, Sushaine, Sivadevi, lakshmana and Vijayasena. In above mentioned names; five names are of Jina savior’s Mother.

She is also honored by Poet Ranna as “DanaChintamani” <ref>Dānacintāmaṇi Attimabbe by Es. Pi Pāṭīla, Praśāntakumāra Nālavāra</ref><ref>History of the Western Gangas, Volume 1 by Ali, B. Sheik, p. 261</ref> means “Jewel among donors”. BrahmaShiva in Samayparikshe adores Attimabbe attributing many epitaphs like “gunadakhani”,”Vimala Charitre”, “Jain sasna rakshmani”, “Sajjanaka Chudamani”, “Akalanka Charite” and “Sarvakalavidhi”.

About 22 lithic records in Karnataka refer to high esteemed woman of nobility who have been compared to Attimabbe for their acts of charity and chastity. Moreover, an award on the name of Attimabbe was given to a female candidate every year by Karnataka government every year. Year 1994 was also celebrated as the year of Attimabbe.

Among her achievements were:

  1. She caused the construction of 1500 Jain Shrines<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 37, p. 6</ref> in her life and in addition one more at Lakkundi celebrated as Brahma Jinalaya.
  2. She caused 1500 Jina images <ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 31</ref> to be made and gifted them along with Gold bells and lamp of daily worship of Lord Jina.
  3. She caused 1000 copies of Shantipurana<ref>Jain Journal, Volume 29, July 1994, p. 31</ref> to be made on palm leaves and distributed them to Jina preachers and scholars as “Shastra Daan”.

References