Essay name: Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study)
Author:
Anand Dilip Raj
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit
The essay studies in English the Sucindrasthala-mahatmya which represents a significant Sthalamahatmya from South India detailing the origins and development of the Trimurti temple at Suchindram in Tamil Nadu. The study reveals its legends, customs, and religious practices.
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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are traditionally handed down from generation to generation and the
author has only incorporated them at suitable places of his narration.
There are several works which glorify the shrines of South India.
They provide legendary materials with a halo of glorification. SSM has a
prominent place among them. A study of the work will be a rewarding
experience not to the student of Sanskrit, Sociology, linguistics, religion
and similar fields but also to a layman who has a casual interest in his
own culture and civilization.
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