Talaiyan, Taḷaiyaṉ: 2 definitions

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Talaiyan means something in the history of ancient India, Tamil. 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.

India history and geography

Source: Wisdom Library: Teachers, Saints and Sages

Talaiyan Samigal refers to one of the sixteen Sri Lankan Siddhas, otherwise known as the īḻattuc cittarkaḷ (ஈழத்துச் சித்தர்கள்), according to Na. Muthiah in his Eelathu Siththarkal (“Mystics of Sri Lanka” published by Kumaran Pathippakam.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Taḷaiyaṉ (தளையன்) noun < idem. Headman of certain castes, viz., Maṟavaṉ, Kuyavaṉ, Cāṉṟār; மறவன், குயவன், சான்றார் சாதிகளின் தலைவன். [maravan, kuyavan, sanrar sathigalin thalaivan.] (J.)

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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