Devakarmin, Deva-karmin: 2 definitions
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Devakarmin 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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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDevakarmin.鈥�(EI 30; SII 1, 3, 12); cf. tevar-ka峁塵i, devar- ka峁塵i (EI 3; SITI); a P奴j膩ri or temple priest, a temple servant; servant of a god; an officer in charge of the affairs of a temple. Note: devakarmin is defined in the 鈥淚ndian epigraphical glossary鈥� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
: Shodhganga: Temple management in the 膧gamas (history)Devakarmin (啶︵啶掂啶班啶た啶ㄠ) refers to a division of staff working at 艢iva temples, according to [medieval] temple inscriptions and 艢aiv膩gamas.鈥擣rom inscriptions on the R膩jasi峁僪e艣vara temple (SII 1.86, 1.87, 1.88), we learn that the temple had a Devakarmin (or D膿vaka峁塵i) and a Ka峁嘺kku (temple accountant). When houses on the 蝉补峁夅箟颈诲丑颈 street belonging to the temple were sold, it was sanctioned by the local chief鈥檚 executive officer and signed by many including the Devakarmin and Ka峁嘺kku.
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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