Martandavarma, Mārtāṇḍavarma, Martanda-varma, Martanda-varman, Martandavarman: 1 definition

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Martandavarma 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.

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Source: Heidelberg: Glory of the Tiruvanantapuram Padmanabhasvami Temple

1) Udaya Mārtāṇḍa Varma (825 CE) (who introduced the kollam era) arranged a meeting in this Thiruvananthapuram Temple on the fifth day of the first year of the kollam era (825 CE) and framed certain rules and ordinances. The existence of the temple in the early eighth century is further confirmed by Nammāḻvār’s composition of a hymn in praise of Lord of Tiruvanantapuram.

2) The Veṇād King Vīra Mārtāṇḍa Varma (1335-1384 CE) gradually established complete authority over the management and administration of the temple.

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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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