India history and geography

Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of Kanchipuram

Iravi (இரவி) (in Tamil) refers to Ravi in Sanskrit, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Iravi) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Iravi in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Garcinia morella (Gaertn.) Desr. from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family having the following synonyms: Garcinia gutta, Garcinia cambogioides. For the possible medicinal usage of iravi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Iravi in the Malayalam language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Iravi in India is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia morella in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Garcinia morella (Gaertn.) Desr. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1783)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Iravi, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Starts with: Iravi-mattimaputti, Iravi-putaputti, Iravikannam, Iravikantakkini, Iravikentam, Iravikentiram, Iravikkara, Iravikulam, Iraviliyanputu, Iravippiriyam, Iravitaippu, Iravivaram, Iravivikkepam.

Ends with (+32): Anandabhairavi, Anantapairavi, Annapurnabhairavi, Arikkiravi, Arukiravi, Atakkiravi, Bahiravi, Bhairavi, Bhootala bhairavi, Bhut-bhiravi, Bhutalabhairavi, Caitanyabhairavi, Calakapairavi, Cantirikapairavi, Chaitanyabhairavi, Ciravi, Dhiravi, Giravi, Hiravi, Irupiravi.

Full-text: Iravivaram, Iravi-putaputti, Iravikantakkini, Iravikannam, Iravi-mattimaputti, Iravivikkepam, Iravikulam, Intuvotiravikuttam, Iravikentiram, Tantati, Tuvatacatittar, Piracapattiyakirucciram, Iru.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Iravi, Iṟavi; (plurals include: Iravis, Iṟavis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)

Kotai Iravi Inscription (Thrippunithura 917-944 AD) < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]

Tiruvitancode Inscription of Vira Iravi Varma < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]

5.4. Syanandurapuravarnana-samuccaya < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]

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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)

Temples in Tiruvorriyur < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]

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