Alakarkoyil, Alakar-koyil: 1 definition

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Alakarkoyil means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Alakarkoyil in Purana glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in Tamilnadu

Alakarkoyil refers to the ancient Maliruncolai, one of the 108 divyadesas according to Priyavaccan Pillai’s compendium of the Ramayana based on the Nalayirativviyappirapantam.—Maliruncolai is one of the oldest divydesas, celebrated in the Patipatal . It is also known as Malirnkunram and Tirumalkunram. The tirtha, called Nupura-Gana, is Cilamparuin Tamil. It is supposed to originate from the toe of Trivikrama. The Lord is popularly called Kallar or Kallalakar, Saundararaja.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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