The flag of the Jaffna kingdom of the Aryacakravarti line of kings of Jaffna kingdom in northern Sri Lanka consisted of the couchant bull (also called a Nandi), the silver crescent moon with a golden sun. The single sacred conch shell, which spiral open to the right, and in the centre above the sacred bull, is a white parasol with golden tassels and white pearls. The color of the Royal Flag is saffron.Rasanayagam, M., Ancient Jaffna, p303-304 The flag symbols are similar to number of flags found in India especially belonging to the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The Setu coins minted by the Aryacakravarti kings also have a similar symbol.Perera, H., Ceylon & Indian History from Early Times to 1505 A. D, p353Coddrington, H., Ceylon Coins and Currency, p74-75
See also Flag of Pandya Flag of Pallava Flags of Tamils
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