Turaiyur, Tuṟaiyūr, Turaiyūr: 1 definition
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Turaiyur 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: academia.edu: Minor Chiefs and "Hero" in Ancient TamilakamTuṟaiyūr (tuṟai “bathing ghat”) is a name related to the historical geography and rulers of ancient Tamil Nadu, occuring in Sangam literature such as the Akanāṉūṟu and the Puṟanāṉūṟu.—Notes: (Puṟam. 136), tuṟaippaṭi “steps” (Puṟam. 94).
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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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - Thiruthuraiyur or Tirutturaiyur (Hymn 13) < [Volume 3.1 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Arur]
Chapter 4 - The Problem of Interpolation < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Turaiyur < [Chapter XIV - Temples of Rajaraja III’s Time]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Turaiyur < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Bronze, group 2: Age of Aditya I (a.d. 871-907) < [Chapter XI - Sculpture]
Part I, Stone < [Chapter XI - Sculpture]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppainjili < [Aditya I]