Shalaigramam, Śālaigrāmam: 1 definition
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Shalaigramam means something in the history of ancient India. 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: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Śālaigrāmam is an archaeologically important site situated in Paramagudi-taluk (Ramnad district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Śālaigrāmam there is an inscription on the north wall, central shrine of the Varaguṇa-Īśvara temple. It commences with the king’s introduction Pūmaruviya tiruma-ḍandai, etc. Records the gift of 6 mā and odd of land to the temple of god Tirukkūvāṇi-Nāyanār situated east of Sāla-grāmam by the paṇṇaiśeyvār and the veliśeyvār, who were members of the sabhā of Sālagrāmam. The donors further agreed to pay to the ūr all the taxes due on the lands.
This inscription belongs to Māravarman Tribhuvanacharkravartin Sundara-Pāṇḍyadeva of the Pāṇḍya dynasty and is dated 1235 A. C., April 1.
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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