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Madurai means something in the history of ancient India, biology. 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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India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu

Madurai refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Madurai] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma.

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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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Madurai in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum sambac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mogorium gimea Zuccagni (among others).

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

· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1991)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. (1845)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Madurai, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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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Search found 47 books and stories containing Madurai; (plurals include: Madurais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Appendix: The Sixty-Four Games of Śiva

The Tiruviḷaiyāṭal Purāṇam in Seventeenth-century Madurai < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]

Language Games of Śiva (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]

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Pandithorai Thevar < [April – June, 1983]

The Fish-eyed Goddess < [October – December, 1978]

National Round Table on Importance of < [October – December, 2006]

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Editor's Notes

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Part 1.5 - Pandyan Dance < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]

Part 12 - Submerged Lands in Ancient Indian Literture < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]