Category History

Tamil Inscriptions in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Presence of Tamil writing in “called kings” contexts shows up in two main ways: “Cikai Koṟṟaṉ” breaks down into two parts in Old Tamil/Tamil-Brahmi:Meaning breakdown • Cikai — Derived from Sanskrit śikhā, meaning “tuft of hair” or “crown/crest”. In South Indian context, a śikhā was the traditional tuft of hair worn on the crown of […]

Satyanarayana Pooja,Worship of Sufi Mansur Hallaj 10th Century,Debatable

The origin of Satyanarayana Pooja is believed to be linked to the Satya Narayana Katha, a narrative that describes the glory of Lord Vishnu. This Katha is traditionally recited during the Pooja and highlights the importance of truth (Satya) and duty (Dharma) in one's life. The earliest references can be traced back to religious texts such as the Skanda Purana and the Padma Purana, which provide guidelines on the performance and significance of this Pooja.
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