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Agastyar 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.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Agastyar refers to a branch (khilai) of the sub-caste named Vettile (representing a tree or kothu: the Betel vine) among the Maravans. The Maravan people represent a Dravidian tribe that claim descent from Guha or Kuha, Rama’s boatman, who rowed him across to Ceylon.
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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Starts with: Agastyarasa, Agastyargha, Agastyarghakatha, Agastyarghavidhi, Agastyarghyavidhi, Agastyarshi.
Full-text: Vettile.
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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvaduturai (3rd to 25th year) < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Anangur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples In Punjai < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Seramadevi < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvalisvaram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 49-50 - Thirunindravur or Tiruninriyur (Hymn 65) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]