The Flag of Pandya (Template:IPA) 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] Template:Cquote
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.
- ↑ Political History of the Madura Country{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Asian Educational Services(1989). ISBN 9788120604254
- ↑ Ceylon Coins and Currency{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Asian Educational Services(1975). ISBN 9788120609136
- ↑ History & Civics For Vi (Tn){{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Tata McGraw-Hill Education(March 2005). ISBN 9780070597525
- ↑ எட்டுத் தொகையும் தமிழர் பண்பாடும்.
- ↑ Sri Meenaatchi (Parvathi). Hindu Society of Minnesota.