Sanskrit sources of Kerala history

by Suma Parappattoli | 2010 | 88,327 words

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This study deals with the history of Kerala based on ancient Sanskrit sources, such as the Keralamahatmyam. The modern state known as Keralam or Kerala is situated on the Malabar Coast of India. The first chapter of this study discusses the historical details from the inscriptions. The second chapter deals with the historical points from the Mahatm...

This book contains Sanskrit text which you should never take for granted as transcription mistakes are always possible. Always confer with the final source and/or manuscript.

Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis

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1.1. The Kerala-Mahatmyam (Introduction)

1.2. The origin of Kerala

1.3. Temples of Kerala

1.4. The 64 Villages in Kerala Mahatmya

1.5. The settlements of Kerala with people

1.6. The Origin of Dynasties

1.7. The Kings in Kerala Mahatmya

1.8. Mamankam Festival

2. Kerala-kshetra-mahatmyam

3. Sri-Vallabha-kshetra-mahatmyam

4. Other Mahatmyas

5.1. Keralacara-dipika

5.2. Kerala-kshiti-ratnamala

5.3. Kolanrpotpatti

5.4. Syanandurapuravarnana-samuccaya

5.5. Udayavarmacarita of Ravivarman

5.6. Udayavarma-carita alias Brahmapratistha

5.7. Udayavarmacarita Sangraha alias Desyastaka

6.1. Prasastis of Narayana Bhatta

6.2. Devanarayana Prasasti of Ramapanivada

6.3. Kesavadasa Prasasti

6.4. Ravi-varma Prasasti (Chandrakala-mala)

6.5. Visakharaja-prasasti

6.6. Other Prasastis

7.1. Nakshatramala

7.2. Vancisastava

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[Full title: Historical details from Mahatmyas (Works written in Puranic style) and Prashastis]

Last Updated: 13 January, 2024

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