Thiruthondathogai, Thiru-thondathogai: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wikipedia: ShaivismThiruthondathogai refers to the “songs of praise” and represents the original nucleus around which the Periyapuranam is based.—The Periya Puranam, which collects the legends of the Nayanars, starts and ends with Sundarar. The hymns of seventh volume of the Tirumurai, the twelve-volume compendium of the poetry of Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta, were composed by Sundarar. His songs are considered the most musical in Tirumurai in Tamil language.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Tiru.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 24 - Thiruvanaikaval or Tiruvanaikka (Hymn 75) < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Chapter 3 - Tamilians and Religion < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]
Nayanar 15: Murthiyar (Murti) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]