A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kannagi
This page describes Kannagi which is located on page 144 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Kannagi” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Annadatri-carita (study) [by Sarannya V.]
It depicts the story of Kannaki, her husband Kovala and Madhavi, a courtesan. This work refers the prominent Cera King Ceran Cenkuttuvan, the grandson of Utiyan Ceralatan and his capital Vanci. The king established a temple in the name of Kannaki at Kotungallur included in the Vanci region. This incident was portrayed in the in the 26th Katai, namely “Vancikandam”of the work....
Read full contents: 6. The Grand Feast or Perumcorru
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
Tirumular refers to the patni cult (532) and, therefore, must have come after the Kannaki cult had become popular. In describing the temples, he speaks of brick and not of stone (1719, 1720) and, therefore, he must have lived before Mahendravarman I. Verse 1721 refers to crystal linga and Bana linga but these are natural ones as distinct from the chiselled ones. Preservation of temples is according to Tirumular the duty of the king (515-519)....
Read full contents: Nayanar 30: Tirumular (Thirumoolar) or Tirumula
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