māṇikkam (p. 349) s. A ruby, a carbuncle. W. p. 655. MANIKYA. 2. A precious stone in general, இரத்தினப்பொது. (c.) மாணிக்கதீபம், s. A very bright gem, said to have been used in king's palaces as a light. மாணிக்கவாசகர், s. [hon.] A devotee of the Saiva religion and a poet. He flourished during the reign of அரிமர்த்த பாண்டியன் of Madura, and with அப்பர், சுந் தரர், and சம்பந்தர், destroyed Buddhism in Southern India. His compositions, consisting of hymns, and mantras, are considered by Saivas, as of divine authority and are called திருவாசகம், or sacred words. Those of the others, தேவாரம், or sacred hymns. From the place of his nativity, he is also named வாதவூரார். 21)