Valluvan, Vaḷḷuvaṉ, Vaḷḷuvan: 1 definition
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Valluvan 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: academia.edu: Minor Chiefs and "Hero" in Ancient TamilakamVaḷḷuvaṉ (of Nāñcil) 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. 137-140, 380) “soothsayers or country doctors”, supposed to be of low origin, cf. Vaḷḷuvar, author of Tirukkuṟaḷ (Hanumanthan 1996-97), cf. tōṭṭi.
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: Valluvanatu.
Full-text: Valluvacattiram, Nancil, Valluvappantaram.
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The Country Tamil Chaste < [April – June, 1987]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvalangadu < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 3 - Southern India < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]