Vadakkumnatha, Vaḍakkumnātha, Vadakkum-natha: 1 definition
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Vadakkumnatha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Snake bite treatment in Prayoga samuccayamVaḍakkumnātha is another name for Śiva according to the 20th century Prayogasamuccaya (one of the most popular and widely practised book in toxicology in Malayalam).—Prayoga-samuccayam contains many simple and practically feasible formulations which can be easily prepared and used for managing poisoned conditions. It is a compiled work which contains the cream of many toxicology books and saṃhitās (compendiums) which can give confidence to young practitioners of Ayurvedic system in handling emergencies with simple combinations.
The first chapter starts with salutations to the favourite Gods—Pūrṇatrayīśa (Viṣṇu), Vaḍakkumnātha (Śiva), Dhanvantari, Bhadrakālī, the Maharaja of Kochi; his teacher, Kochunni Valya Thampuran and Garuḍa.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Partial matches: Natha.
Full-text: Prayogasamuccaya, Purnatrayesha.
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Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
Ravivira inscription, Vadakkunnathan Thrissur (Dated AD 1559) < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]
Netranarayana Inscription (Vadakkunnatha, Tricur—1731 AD) < [Chapter 1 - Historical details from Sanskrit Inscriptions]
1.3. Temples of Kerala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]