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Civan, Civa�, Cīva�: 2 definitions

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Civan means something in the history of ancient India, Tamil. 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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: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of Kanchipuram

Civa� (சிவன�) (in Tamil) refers to Śiva in Sanskrit, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Civa�) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.

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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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: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Civa� (சிவன�) noun < Ś.

1. One of the great gods, the third of the Hindu triad, whose special function is Destruction; மும்மூர்த்திகளுள� ஒருவரா� சங்காரக்கடவுள். [mummurthigalul oruvarana sangarakkadavul.]

2. Title of Śaiva devotees; சிவபத்தர்க்க� வழங்கி� சிறப்புப்பெயர். கயிலாயன் ஆரூரான� தர்ம்மசிவனுக்க� நிசதம் நெல்லு முக்குறுணி [sivapatharkku vazhangiya sirappuppeyar. kayilayan aruran tharmmasivanukku nisatham nellu mukkuruni] (S. I. I. ii, 254).

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Civa� (சிவன�) noun Cat's-eye, a variety of quartz; வைடூரியம�. (வைத்தி� மூலிகை) [vaiduriyam. (vaithiya muligai)]

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Cīva� (சீவன�) noun < ī.

1. Individual soul; சீவான்மா. (பிȨகலகண்ட�) [sivanma. (pingalagandu)]

2. Living being, animal; உயிர்ப்பிராண�. [uyirppirani.]

3. Life, vitality; பிராணன�. [piranan.]

4. Energy, spirit, strength; ஆற்றல். அவனுக்கு அதைச� செய்யச� சீவன� இல்ல�. [arral. avanukku athais seyyas sivan illai.]

5. Jupiter; வியாழன�. (பிȨகலகண்ட�) [viyazhan. (pingalagandu)]

6. Magnet; காந்தம�. [kantham.] (W.)

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Cīva� (சீவன�) noun < ī. Lapiz lazuli; வைடூரியம�. (யாழ்ப்பாணத்த� மானிப்பாயகராதி) [vaiduriyam. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]

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