Alternative spellings of this word include Panchachara.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in Tamilnadu

Pancacara is short for Pancacaraksetra or Tiruccerai refers to one of the 108 divyadesas according to Priyavaccan Pillai’s compendium of the Ramayana based on the Nalayirativviyappirapantam.—Tiruccerai is the venue of Lord Saranatha. A separate chapel for Kaviri is found here. Brahma and Vishnu are found together. There is a chapel for Hanuman.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Google Books: On the Social Aspects of Vīraśaivism

1) Pañcācāra (पञ्चाचार) refers to the five principles of conduct, viz., liṅgācāra, sadācāra, śivācāra, gaṇācāra, and bhṛtyācāra.

2) Pañcācāra (पञ्चाचार) or Pañcamasāli refers to a Liṅgāyata caste.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Acara, Panca.

Starts with: Pancacarakshetra, Pancacaram, Pancacaran.

Full-text: Lingacara, Sadacara, Ganacara, Shivacara, Bhrityacara.

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