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Sundarar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADSundarar.—One of the four Nālvar.—Sundarar is usually represented as a sage with matted locks.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
India history and geography
Source: Wisdom Library: Teachers, Saints and SagesSundarar or Cuntarāṉantar is another name for Sundaranandar—one of the Siddhars (Siddhas) and Rishis mentioned by Rangarasa Desiga Swamigal in his Siddhargal Potri Thoguppu. Each name in the list starts with prefix ‘Om’ followed by the Siddhar’s names and ends with refrain ‘Thiruvadigal Potri’. For example for Sundarar: ஓம் சுந்தரானந்தர் திருவடிகள் போற்றி [ōm cuntarāṉantar tiruvaṭikaḷ pōṟṟi].—These Siddhas experienced union with the ultimate reality and witnessed a spiritual transformation of their intellectual, mental, vital and ultimately, physical bodies.
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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Starts with: Cuntarar, Sundararaja, Sundararajiya, Sundararanya, Sundararanyamahatmya, Sundararupa.
Ends with: Cuntarar.
Full-text: Anukkanampi, Akaran, Thiruthondathogai, Appar, Venkataraman, Nayaṉmar, Nalvar, Brihadishvara, Avvaiyar, Bhakti, Avvai, Manikkavacakar, Uran, Thevaram.
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Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix 1: Periyapuranam Sculptures in the temple at Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvennainallur < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Achchapuram < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Vriddhachalam < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Bronze, group 4: Post-Parantaka I (a.d. 950-985) < [Chapter XI - Sculpture]
Temples in Kuttalam < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Parivaralayattu Pillaiyar < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples in Tiruppattur (Tiruppidavur) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Pachchil Amalisvaram (Gopurapatti) < [Aditya I]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 1: Sundarar (Nampi Arurar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Appendix 3: Thiru Aatcheeswarar Temple Layout
Atcheeswarar Temple at Acharapakkam < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
Sri Venkateswarar Temple < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
Love of God in Saivism < [April – June, 1980]
Administration of Justice in Tamil < [January – March 1992]
Reviews < [Jul–Sept 1971]