Parishavadya, Parisavadyam, Pariṣavādya, Parisha-vadya: 1 definition

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Parishavadya 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.

The Sanskrit term Pariṣavādya can be transliterated into English as Parisavadya or Parishavadya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: Yale Journal of Music & Religion: Ritual Music in Contemporary Brahmanical Tantric Temples of Kerala

Pariṣavādyam refers to a type of instrument played during ritual processions in temples in Kerala, South India.—Ritual music ranges from sacred compositions in which silence dominates over sounds, to very soft and intimate songs sung, to extremely loud and powerful compositions played by big ensembles during festivals.—The most sacred and ancient forms, such as marappāṇi, sōpāna saṅgīta, the processional pariṣavādyam, and small-ensemble ceṇṭa mēḷams, are connected with the rituals performed by the priest inside the śrīkōvil or just around it, and are played within the inner enclosure.

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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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