Nalvar, Nālvar: 1 definition
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Nalvar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADNālvar.—Of the sixty-three Shaiva saints (Nāyanmār), four saints referred to as Nālvar are installed separately in a few temples. They are
- Tirunāvukkarasu (Appar),
- Sundarar,
- Māṇikkavācakar,
- Tirunyānasambandar.
The sculptures of these four are housed in a separate cella in the Shukavaneshwara temple at Salem and their sculptures are carved attached to the shafts of the bhadraka pillars of the prākāramaṇḍapa at Kailasanatha temple at Taramangalam.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nalvar-nanmanimalai, Nalvartana, Nalvarttai.
Ends with: Tiruppanaḻvar.
Full-text: Nalvar-nanmanimalai, Sundarar, Appar, Manikkavacakar, Tushtacaturttar, Tirunyanasambandar, Patikkacu, Cantanakuravar, Nayaṉmar, Payan, Terru.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
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Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)