Cimpul, Cimpuḷ: 2 definitions
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Cimpul 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: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of KanchipuramCimpuḷ (சிம்புள்) (in Tamil) refers to Śarabha in Sanskrit, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Cimpuḷ) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
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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Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCimpuḷ (சிம்புள்) noun probably from siṃha + புள். [pul.] A fabulous eight-legged bird. See சரபம். பறந்து செல் சிம்புள் பையென வைத்தலும் [sarapam. paranthu sel simbul paiyena vaithalum] (பெருங்கதை இலாவாண. [perungathai ilavana.] 11, 65).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Cimpulanon, Cimpulatanam, Cimpuli.
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