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villages, agraharas, palanquin studded with emeralds, elephants, with gold-covered tusks, chamaras, gold vessels, gold betel-nut box, pearl necklaces, gold and silver utensils, diamond-studded rings, and treasure-boxes with coins. Vijayarāghava constructed for him a palace with beautiful garden and fountains. Verse 34 clearly states, that Vijayarāghava and his consorts came to Kālayakavi's palace and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. From this, we can judge the high esteem which Kālakavi enjoyed and the mutual respect that existed between the Telugu court poet and the king, in the times of the memorable Tanjore Nayaks.
The introduction gives a vivid description of the following:―
1. THE PALACE
The palace in which Kālakavi dedicated the work is “Vijayarāghavavilāsamu". This palace is mentioned in Raghunāthanāyakābhyudayamu. Vijayarāghava was seated on the throne, with a foot-rest made of gold. There were ladies attending upon him holding gold vessals, chowries, spittoons, betel-boxes and chamaras. The palace hall was decorated with beautiful pictures and figures. The victories won over the Pānḍya, Tunḍīra, Karņāța and Karahāța kings were painted there.
2. "ŚĀRADĀ DHVAJA"
In the hall, the outstanding feature is Śāradā Dhvaja or the literary banner. It was always adorning the court of Vijayarāghava. It always declared
