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Subramanyam 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: The saurapurana - a critical study (history)Subramanyam is the name of a deity popular in south India.—Skanda (a deity who was the family god of some west Indian dynasties), under the name of Subramanyam, is most popular in south India, where his association with the mother-goddess shows that he is connected with the non-Aryan cult. It is a cult special to the Tamil and Malayalam peoples. he is first mentioned in the Chandogya-Upanisad (7.26.2) where he seems to be identified with Sanatkumara.
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