Shekkirai, Śekkirai: 1 definition
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Shekkirai 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: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas (history)Śekkirai is the name of a tax meaning “tax on the oil mills”, according to [medieval] temple inscriptions.—When lands were made over to temples as devadāna by kings, chieftains or other local residents, the temple became entitled to collect all the tax [viz., Śekkirai] from that land. In return the temple also had responsibilities towards that land.
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