Anantapuram, Aṉantapuram, Ananta-puram: 2 definitions
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Anantapuram means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Acta Orientalia vol. 74 (2013): Historical sequence of the Vaiṣṇava DivyadeśasAṉantapuram refers to one of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desam (divyadeśas or divyasthalas), located in the topographical division of Malaināṭu (“hill Country”), according to the 9th century Nālāyirativviyappirapantam (shortly Nālāyiram).—Tradition would record the Vaiṣṇava divyadeśas or divyasthalas are 108. The divyadeśa is a base of the cult of Viṣṇu in Viṣṇuism [Vaiṣṇavism] tradition. The list of 108 [viz., Aṉantapuram] seems to have reached maturation by about the early 9th century CE as all the deśas are extolled in the hymns of the twelve Āḻvārs.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in TamilnaduAnantapuram refers to one of the 108 divyadesas according to Priyavaccan Pillai’s compendium of the Ramayana based on the Nalayirativviyappirapantam.—Anantapuram is the Atakamatam, celebrated in the Cilappatikaram. The priests of this temple, called Arattan-cetti in the Tamil Epic, are supposed to be related to Kannaki. Cankulattukavu, in the vicinity of Anantapuram, is supposed to be the place visited by Kannaki, after her exit from Madurai and destroying the City by fire. The Amman of this place is identified with Kannaki where offering ponkal to the goddess is very famous during Citra-paurnami.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Puram, Ananta.
Ends with: Thiruvananthapuram.
Full-text: Tiru-anantapuram, Vattaru, Malainatu.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.2.2 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Ketum itar)]
Pasuram 10.2.8 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Ketum itar)]
Pasuram 10.2.6 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Ketum itar)]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
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