Vancikkantam, Vañcikkāṇṭam, Vanci-kantam: 1 definition

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Vancikkantam 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (history)

Vañcikkāṇṭam is the first chapter of the Cilappatikāram or “the story of the anklet”: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal which representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—Vañcikkāṇṭam is the chapter on the story that took place in the Chera country. The Cilappatikāram (also known as Muttamil-Kāppiyam) is one of the earliest Tamil literary works that elaborate on the art of the ancient Tamils. This beautifully rendered book, belonging to the 2nd century AD, is one of the five great epics.

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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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