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As we are aware, more than the invention of fire or wheels the greatest contribution of mankind is the Art of Writing. Wrkiting is the graphic representation of language. Perhaps, many of us do not know that there is a long history behind the origin and development of writing. The earliest known system of writing is found on the seals used by the people of Indus valley about 3000 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E., but this writing has not yet been deciphered successfully. India is singularly rich in epigraphical wealth. It is estimated that so far more than one lakh inscriptions have been discovered from the length and breadth of the country and still a large number of inscriptions have to be brought to light by conducting an intensive and systematic survey of our vast sub continent. Epigraphy forms one of the very important source for understanding the history and culture of the Indian people from the time of the Mauryan emperor Asoka (3rd century B.C.E.) to the late Medieval period. The study of the memorial inscriptions unfolds the sailent features of the cult - practices of the ancient times and the continuity of the tradition.