A rare multi-lingual stone inscription from the 12th century was found outside the Mahalakshmi temple at K. Bettahalli village in Mandya district, Karnataka. The white granite stone measures about two feet wide and two-and-a-half feet tall and has nine lines carved in Kannada script using Kannada, Tamil, and Sanskrit languages. Dr. Shashidhara C. A., an archaeologist, said it dates back roughly 850 years to the reign of Hoysala king Narasimha I. The inscription begins with the word ‘Svastishri’ and shows carvings of Vishnu’s conch and discus. It records that Karikundi Tillai Koottandi, a military commander, donated the village of Mudana Battahalli (now K. Bettahalli) for temple festivals and rituals at the Krishna temple in nearby Kere Tonnuru. Dr. Shashidhara explained, "It is likely that this land grant was executed by Karikudi Tillai Koottandi. This is supported by other inscriptions related to the same Krishna temple during Narasimha I’s period." Inside the Mahalakshmi temple, an inscription under the goddess's feet says ‘Sri Mahalakshmi Deviyaru,’ in Hoysala script. A broken soapstone kalasha sculpture once atop the temple tower is also preserved. Two hero stones showing images of battles and cattle raids stand outside the temple walls. Professor M. N. Talwar, leading the exploration, stated, "This discovery shows the close ties between Kannada and Tamil languages and proves Tamilians served as military commanders in Hoysala armies." Senior archaeologist Professor N. S. Rangaraju added that records show Karikudi Tillai Koottandi bought land from Keshava Dikshita for 80 gadyanas and donated it to Lord Krishna. Witnesses from local village assemblies are also mentioned in the inscription.