Velir, Vēḷir: 1 definition
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Velir 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 TamilakamVēḷir or Vēḷ 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: Ātimanti, fourteen īreḻu-vēḷir (Vēḷir-14), 206 notes Manti, 246 notes patiṉoru “eleven”, 258 notes Naṉṉaṉ, Utiyaṉ, tol “primeval (family?)”, 331 notes Paḻaiyar “the ancient”, kuṉṟakac-ciṟukuṭi “little hose of the hills”, Titiyaṉ), see Titiyaṉ (Rajan 2001: 360).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Velirai, Veliran, Velirrumaram, Velirruppanai, Velirrurai, Velirttukkattu, Veliru, Vellirakumantarai.
Full-text: Venman, Vel, Titiyan, Utayanankatai, Venmal, Mutturrukkurram, Ori, Utiyanceral, Sena, Karikal-valavan, Pini, Kumai, Vellai.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Velir, Vēḷir; (plurals include: Velirs, Vēḷirs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 54: Idangazhi (Itankali) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Nayanar 68: Kochengat Chola (Koccenkat-cola) or Sengenar (Cenkanar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Nayanar 39: Kootruva (Kurruva) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kodumbalur < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Vaishnavism during the Pallava period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Socio-Religious Life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]