Konkanar, Koṅkanar, Koṅkaṇar: 2 definitions
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Konkanar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Koṅkanar is the name of a dance (kūttu) and country, as described in the Kālkōl-Kāṭai which is a chapter of the Cilappatikāram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—The koṅkanar-kūttu is described in the twenty sixth canto of Kālkōl-Kāṭai. It is mentioned that Cheran Chenguttuvan (the Chera king) invaded northward and stayed in the Nilgiris. At that time, in order to praise him, kūttar belonging to Koṅkanar land and Karnataka land came in costumes and make-up according to their tradition. They danced, wearing garlands and pearl necklaces, singing kuṟavai songs in the rainy season and they sang beautiful vari songs. This could be the group dance of the people of the hilly region.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
India history and geography
Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of KanchipuramKoṅkaṇar (கொங்கணர்) (in Tamil) refers to Koṃkaṇa 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 Koṅkaṇar) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Konkanavar, Chenguttuvan, Patin-encittar, Siddhar.
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