Periyalvar, Periyāḻvār: 5 definitions

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Periyalvar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Periyālvār (पेरियाल्वार्).—Viṣṇucittar, father of Āṇḍāl. (See under Viṣṇucittar).

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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.

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: academia.edu: Dvādaśa-mūrti in Tamil Tradition

Periyāḻvār (பெரியாழ்வார்) refers to one of the twelve Āḻvār saints of Tamil Nadu (India), according to the Āṟāyirappati-Kuruparamparāprapāvam (pp. 8-101).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: SASA Books: South Asian Studies

Periyāḻvār was a devotee of a powerful branch of Hinduism, the Vaishnava bhakti movement. He was the author of a very important text Tirumoli which influenced the later Vaishnava tradition in many respects.

India history and geography

Source: academic.ru: South Asian Arts

Periyāḻvār, father of Āṇṭāḷ, sings of Krishna in the aspect of a divine child, originating a new genre of celebrant poetry.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Periyāḻvār (பெரியாழ்வார்) noun < பெரிய. [periya.] + ஆழ்வார். [azhvar.] A Vaiṣṇava saint and hymnist, one of ten āḻvār, q.v.; ஆழ்வார் பதின்மருள் ஒருவர். பட்டர் பிரான் பெற்றான் பெரிய.ாழ்வா ரென்னும் பெயர் [azhvar pathinmarul oruvar. pattar piran perran periyazhva rennum peyar] (உபதேசாத்தினமாலை [upathesathinamalai] 18).

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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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Search found 6 books and stories containing Periyalvar, Periyaazhvaar, Periyālvār, Periyāḻvār, Periyazhvar; (plurals include: Periyalvars, Periyaazhvaars, Periyālvārs, Periyāḻvārs, Periyazhvars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Pasuram 1.8.4 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Otum pul eri)]

Pasuram 2.1.4 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Vayum tirai)]

Pasuram 8.6.5 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Elliyum kalaiyum)]

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Arulala Perumal temple daily Pujas < [Chapter 6]

Annual Festivals < [Chapter 6]

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Chapter 52 - Thirukolakka or Tirukkolakka (Hymn 62) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]

Chapter 46 - Thiruvalampuram or Tiruvalampuram (Hymn 72) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]

Chapter 74 - Thirunelvayil Arathurai or Tirunelvayil Aratturai (Hymn 3) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]

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Temples in Kumbakonam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Vikrama Chola’s Time]