Nagarapanchami, Nāgarapañchamī: 1 definition

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Nagarapanchami 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.

Ambiguity: Although Nagarapanchami has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Nagarapancami. It further has the optional forms Nāgarapañchamī, Nagara-panchami and Nāgara-pañchamī.

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Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1

Nagara Panchami refers to one of the festivals of the Nambutiris. Nagara Panchami refers to the serpent god is worshipped, and bathed in milk. On the 5th of Sravana. This festival is common in Southern India. The Nambutiri people form the socio-spiritual aristocracy of Malabar, and, as the traditional land lords of Parasu Rama’s land, they are everywhere held in great reverence.

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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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