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Samudram: 2 definitions

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Samudram 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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: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Samudram is an archaeologically important site situated in Paramagudi-taluk (Ramnad district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Samudram there is a damaged stone in a field which mentions Meyyappan, son of Māṇikkan-Śeruvaikkāran of Nāṭṭumaṅgalam.

: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1

Samudram (“ocean�) is the name of an exogamous sept (family) of the Balijas (a trading caste of the Telugu country). The Balija people are Kshatriyas of the Lunar Race. The name Balija is said to be derived from the Sanskrit bali (a sacrifice) and ja (born), signifying that the Balijas owe their origin to the performance of a yagam.

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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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