Maravar: 1 definition
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Maravar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Maravar refers to “hunters” from the veṭṭuvar or “hunter community” of the Pālai land, as mentioned in the Maturaikkāṇṭam which is a chapter of the Cilappatikāram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—The marakkāl-kūttu is danced by the maravars. They dance in praise of goddess Koṟṟavai. While the dancer dances, her anklets and waist ornaments make jingling sound. Koṟṟavai holds a sword in her hand to denote the destruction of the demons, and dances on wooden stills. When she dances to the delight of the Devas and to the distress of the Asuras, she is adorned with flowers and she sings in praise of Koṟṟavai. This message comes in the song of veṭṭuva-vari (the hunter’s song).
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Maravara, Maravara-tsjembu, Maravarai, Maravarajya, Maravarman.
Full-text: Cempi-nattumaravan, Maravan, Vancinam, Tontaiman, Kulal, Kompu, Tevan, Parai, Korravai, Vettuvar, Marakkal, Kuravai, Pattankattu, Vampu, Mai, Vili, Peyar, Mattu.
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Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Socio-Religious Life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Origin of Sculptural Art (b): Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)