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Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Oduvār is a title given to those attending or assisting upacāras and are employed in Śiva temples. Oduvārs are also called “tiruppadiyam pāḍuvār”. There are records of land grants to those who sang the Devāram at the temple. Inscriptions in the Abirāmeśvara Temple, Tiruvāmāttur, Villuppuram Taluk (SII 8.749), records grant made to a certain Rājarājapiccan and his descendants who are then bound to sing the Devāra Tiruppadigams at the temple during the three sandhis.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Starts with: Otuvarkkunavu.

Full-text: Tiru-kai-kottiotuvar, Otu.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Oduvar, Oduvār, Ōduvār; (plurals include: Oduvars, Oduvārs, Ōduvārs). 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 Kovilur (Usattanam) < [Chapter XVI - Temples of Rajendra III’s Time]

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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)

Verse 2095: They Care Not for the Fruit of This Birth < [Tantra Seven (elam tantiram) (verses 1704-2121)]

Verse 576: Inhale 12 Matras; Retain 4 Matras < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]

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Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)

Margali Festival (December-January) < [Chapter 6]

Present Day Administration < [Chapter 7]

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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)

Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]

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