Shekkizhar, Śekkizhār: 1 definition
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Shekkizhar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Śekkizhār can be transliterated into English as Sekkizhar or Shekkizhar, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaŚekkizhār (शेक्किzहार्).—Author of the Tamil song 'Periyapurāṇam (See under Arulmozhitevar).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Arun-molitevar, Tayilavinaiyalan, Tentan, Mularmurai, Cupacaritai, cekkilar, Mular, Katakkai, Cirrerumpu, Narkuti, Kutalkilan, Cupatitam, Matavalakam, Tontar-cir-paravuvar, Aruketu, Puliyan, Kulottunga.
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Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
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