A study of the Somaskanda Murtham in the Hindu cultural tradition

Viyasan A
Department of Hindu civilization, Faculty of Hindu studies, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanaka.

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Abstract

Semaskanda Murtham is a form of expression of elements of the Hindu cultural tradition such as religion, art, science, philosophy and faith. The sages who are special to Lord Shiva are one of the three sages Somaskanda Murtham is one of the sixty-four Shiva deities worshiped by vegetarians. This study is titled Somaskanda Murtham a Study in the Hindu Cultural Tradition, with the aim of highlighting the importance of Somaskanda Murtham in the Hindu Cultural Tradition. This study is carried out with the aim of exploring the theory. Somaskanda Moortham Historical and theoretical ideas have been the basis of this study since antiquity. This study forms a descriptive study. Performed with analysis, comparison and historical analysis when appropriate. This study clarifies the philosophy of Somaskandar Murtham, Somaskandar Murtham in literature, Somaskandar Murtham in Agama, Somaskanda Murtha portrait structure, Somaskanda sculptures. It is hoped that such research and their findings will help to illustrate the present and future generations.

Keywords

  • Uruvathirumeni,
  • Murtham,
  • Hindu Temple,
  • Somaskanda Murtham,
  • Hindu Culture

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A, V. (2022). A study of the Somaskanda Murtham in the Hindu cultural tradition. Indian Journal of Tamil, 3(2), 6–10. https://doi.org/10.54392/ijot2222

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