Dhavala is a literary work containing the commentary on the Jain religious text
Satkhandagama. It was written by Virsen and Jinasena in AD 816. Though a commentary, this text holds an important position among the
Digambar sect of Jain religion. It is also known by the name Mahabandho.
The original copy of Dhavala stills exists at Moodabidri.