Kannavalam, Kannavaḷam: 1 definition

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Kannavalam means something in the history of ancient India. 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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Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Kannavalam is an archaeologically important site situated in Tiruvallur-taluk (Chingleput district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Kannavalam there is a damaged and fragmentary Tamil inscription on a broken slab built into the platform in front of the Vināyaka temple. It mentions Siṃhalāntaka-caturvedimaṅgalam. Seems to refer to some arrangement (vyavasthai) of the Sabhā. In characters of the 11th century.

This inscription belongs to king Parakesarivarman of the Pallava dynasty.

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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.

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