ವಡ್ಡಾರಾಧನೆ

Abstract

Vaddaradhane was written by ‘Shivakotyacharya’ is the earliest prose work in ‘Kannada’ and also a informative work consisting of 19 stories and explanation is based on ‘Bruhatkathakosha’ by Harisena. It explains about the life of Bhadrabahu of Shravanabelagola in a detailed portrayal. The work may be dated to 9th Century but some scholars have mentioned as pre 6th century. As per the evidences, Shivakotyacharya is native of Kogali, Bellary district, Karnataka.