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 of [Anantapuram] fort:" the [Jangams] returned and related this to St. Sivalinga. He set out accompanied by the Jangam sages, who were with him, and visited the fort of Anantapuram. The opened gates still stood open. He closed the doors : he dipt an old cloth in turmeric,* fastened it on the beam of a lance, and put it on the Tiger's face [carved in stone over the fort gate], placing there an old drum which [the fugitives] had left [behind them]. Then he had the drum beaten, and said "This fortf now belongs to Hande Sidda Ramapa," [who was formerly imprisoned in fetters,] And then he sent a Jangam to desire Basavapa to bring his troops.

12. When Basava was [first] informed by the Tambali Sarabha [see section 10] who came from Bucca Raya Samudram, of what had happened, he gave some men to Chinnaiia-of-the-goats, and ordered him to accompany the Tambali Sarabha to Bucca Raya Samudram : which he was directed to garrison. But he himself marched with his troops towards Anantapuram. On the road the Jangam [messenger] met him and told him the news. He was delighted and said "Surely Saint Sidda RameswaraJ has now been gracious to us." He came with speed and garrisoned Anantapuram : while Ghinnaiia-of-the-goats marched to Bucca Raya Samudram and garrisoned that place. Thus both villages were garrisoned.

13. Meantime the troop who had come from Kadapa [see No. 9] and had halted on the banks of the Narpula stream, arose and proceeded on to Our Lady's Square : then, on enquiring into the condition of the [two] forts, [the Cuddapa captain] heard it said, "To day Basavappa( a ) son-in-law of the late Ramapa Nayu [the laird of Anantapuram, who was assasinated, [see chap. IV. No. 7] has


 * Turmeric is always emblematic of good tidings.

t Lit: it has become his (Thanyam) garrison. This word is the Marata Thana, with an illiterate affix.

J The saint whose image he carried away from Anantapuram ; See chapter IV. No. 10.

Anima Varu, the Madonna, or mother-goddess. That is Durga or Kali, that is Cotytto. This saint is the inflicter of the small pox, which is named after her.

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