Tirunatta, Thirunatta, Tirunaṭṭa: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)Tirunaṭṭa is the name of an ascetic (tāpasa) pair of 13th century Tamil inscriptions, found in the Nellaiyappar temple of Tirunelveli. These inscriptions, belonging to the 15th regnal year the Sundarapāṇḍiya seem to indicate the existence Siddha cult in those regions during that period.
Accordingly, “Of the Tapasis, who were seen by Machunanar Vikrama Chola (Choladeva) to recite the Tirugnānam in front of the Tirunelveli temple such as: Tirunaṭṭa perumān, one of disciples who came in the tradition of Śivapātha-haradayar of Tiruvārūr north mutt;... eleven plots were donated to establish their mutt (in some specified boundaries”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Starts with: Tiru-natta-kanaperumakkal.
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