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Koil 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.
India history and geography
Koil or Koyil or Kovil, (meaning: “residence of God”) is the Tamil term for a distinct style of Hindu temple with Dravidian architecture. Both the terms koyil (kōyil) and kovil (kōvil) are used interchangeably. In Tamil language, kōvil is the word derived, according to the rules of Tamil grammar. [...] There are over 36,488 Temples in Tamil Nadu alone as registered by Hindu Aranilaya Thurai. The Sangam literature scripted before the common era, refers to some of the temples the early kings of Tamilagam had erected. The songs of the revered Shaiva Nayanars and the Vaishnava Alvār saints that date back to the period 6th to the 9th century CE, provide ample references to the temples of that period. Stone inscriptions found in most temples describe the patronage extended to them by the various rulers.
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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Starts with: Koila, Koilaara, Koiladava, Koilamukri, Koilapani, Koilar, Koilari, Koile-ghuriyo, Koilemto, Koilento, Koili, Koilikhia, Koilkhamar, Koilo, Koilyaanto, Koilyamto.
Full-text (+112): Anyapushta, Kokila, Svara, Kanjamalai, Kamatala, Vaithishvaran Koil, Sankaran Koil, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Acalatvish, Kokileshta, Kokilotsava, Sutardana, Kamaduti, Kokilasvara, Madalapin, Kokilasvana, Kokilarava, Kalakanthanada, Kokilanada, Pancathu.
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Search found 28 books and stories containing Koil; (plurals include: Koils). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Poet of the Spring < [November 1937]
Land of Milk and Honey < [April - June 1976]
The Renaissance in Malayalam Literature < [December 1946]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith) (by Ralph T. H. Griffith)
Chapter I: Rama’s Lament < [Book IV]
Chapter XCVI - : The Magic Shaft < [Book II]
Chapter IX: Rishyashringa < [Book I]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto LXIV - About the Svārociṣa Manvantara (continued)
Canto LXI - The Story of the Brahman in the Svārociṣa Manvantara
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
Other works dealing with the history and culture of Kerala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
7.1. Nakshatramala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
Sri vaishava divya desams < [Volume 11 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1992]
Impact of D-Nil Plus on Hematology and Biochemistry in Diabetic Rats < [Volume 25 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2006]
Validation of ashwagandha churnam < [Volume 20 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2001]