Thiruparankundram, Tirupparaṅkuṉṟam, Tirupparankundram, Tirupparaṅkunram: 2 definitions
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Thiruparankundram 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.
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Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Tirupparaṅkunram is an archaeologically important site situated in Madurai-taluk (Madurai district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Tirupparaṅkunram there is a Rock-cut bed in the Jaina cave on the hill.
There is also an inscription on a lintel of the doorway of the Durgā shrine, Subrahmaṇya temple which records the installation of the image of Gaṇapati by one Sāmanta Bhīma in the Śiva temple excavated by him at Paramaśikharin (i.e. Tirupparaṅgunram). It is dated Kali 3874.
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (history)Thiruparankundram or Parankundram (Paraṅkuṉṟam) is one of the six abodes of Murugan in Tamilnadu according to the Kanda-purāṇa. Parankundram is famous for Murukan’s marriage with Devasena.—Another āṟupaṭai-vīṭu is Thiruparankundram (Tirupparaṅkunṟam). Thiruparankundram is adjacent to Madurai with lofty hills surrounding it. It is famous for the Subramaṇya Svāmi Temple. Thiruparankundram was one of the fourteen sthalas of the Pandyas. The temple is situated at the foot of the hill. The hill is called the Tirupuraṅgiri, the Kanda Madanam and the Kanda Malai. The whole structure of a rock is cut into a temple, with hollowed out pillars, platforms and inner shrines. Lord Śiva is called Palamgirināthar.
Thiruparankundram according to the Sthala-purāṇa as found in the Devakāṇṭa of the Kaṇḍa-purāṇa: “after killing the Asura Sūrapadma at Tirucendur, Murukan came to Tirupparaṅkunṟam (Thiruparankundram) at the request of Brahmā and sages. Indra was very happy as Murukan had killed the Asura Sūrapadma and restored the heavenly kingdom to Indra. Therefore, he wanted to give his daughter Deivānai in marriage to Murukan. At the request of Brahmā, Nārada, and the sages, Murukan married Deivānai at Thiruparankundram. Thus, the sthala came into existence”.
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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Partial matches: Kunram, Tiru, Paran, Parankundram.
Full-text: Paracalam, Parankundram, Subramanya-swamy, Pataivitu, Murugan, Karuppana, Ugramurti, Skandashashthi, Sentilantavar, Govardanambikai, Deivanai, Karpaka, Subrahmaṇya, Mahalakshmi, Annapurani, Shanmukha, Somaskanda, Durga, Vishnu, Vinayaka.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 85 - Thiruparankundram or Tirupparankunram (Hymn 2) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Introduction < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Chapter 7 - Age of Nampi (Sundarar)—Examined < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]
The Tamil Tyagayya: A Centenary < [October 1990 – December, 1990]
Frescoes from Kerala < [March-April 1931]
South Indian Portraits: III, IV < [March, 1928]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Origin of Sculptural Art (b): Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
Socio-Religious Life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]