Nannilam, Naṉṉilam: 2 definitions
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Nannilam means something in 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.
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Source: Shodhganga: Siddha Cult in TamilnaduNannilam 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., Nannilam] 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.
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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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconNaṉṉilam (நன்னிலம்) [naṉ-ṉilam] noun < நல்¹ [nal¹] +. Wet land; நன்செய். [nansey.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Nannilamitittal.
Full-text: Tirumischchiyur, Kiranur, Polakkudi, Narimanam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Nannilam, Naṉṉilam, Naṉ-ṉilam, Nan-nilam; (plurals include: Nannilams, Naṉṉilams, ṉilams, nilams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppugalur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Vikrama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Kulikkarai < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Achyutamangalam < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 13 - Thirunannilam or Tirunannilam (Hymn 98) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Introduction < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Nayanar 29: Eyarkon Kalikama (Kalikkama) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
(iii) Tāṇḍavarāya < [56. Some Authors of Works in Regional Languages]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppugalur < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruchchengattangudi (Sri Uttarapatisvarar Temple) < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Esalam < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruviramesvaram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]