Viruttam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Viruttam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology, 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.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: A Hundred Measures of Time: TiruviruttamThe word viruttam is derived from the Sanskrit vṛtta, whichis used to denote metre in general, specifically those based on the number of syllables as opposed to syllable length and duration. Viruttam is also closely allied with a specific interpretive musical performance style.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Viruttam in India is the name of a plant defined with Elytraria nodosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tubiflora acaulis Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1972)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora BorealiAmericana (1803)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1804)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Viruttam, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Viruttamacceti, Viruttamallikai.
Ends with (+5): Akavalviruttam, Aracanviruttam, Cama-pataviruttam, Cantaviruttam, Cuvacanaviruttam, Irattaiviruttam, Kaliviruttam, Koyir-panniyarviruttam, Kuntala-keciviruttam, Manviruttam, Mattiviruttam, Mattiyaviruttam, Nariviruttam, Panaviruttam, Pirattiyakkaviruttam, Purvottaraviruttam, Tetcanaviruttam, Tiruviruttam, Ulakaviruttam, Ulokaviruttam.
Full-text (+15): Cantaviruttam, Kuntala-keciviruttam, Mattiviruttam, Mattiyaviruttam, Aracanviruttam, Urviruttam, Vetaviruttam, Tetcanaviruttam, Purvottaraviruttam, Vellaiviruttam, Cama-pataviruttam, Manviruttam, Ulakaviruttam, Aciriyanikantu, Netticai, Akavalviruttam, Nariviruttam, Venpaviruttam, Ulokaviruttam, Pirattiyakkaviruttam.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Viruttam; (plurals include: Viruttams). 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)
Chapter 21 - Thirukalayanallur or Tirukkalaya Nallur (Hymn 16) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Chapter 47 - Thiruvenkadu or Tiruvenkatu (Hymn 72) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Nayanar 28: Thirugnana Sambandar (Tirujnana Campantar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Tamil Classical Poetry in English Sonnets < [October - December 1974]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
The sites of Multilingual Literary production in Nāyaka-period South India < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]