sathgam
(saṁgam)
|
|
| (Language: Tamil) |
| Alternate Spellings: |
|
| Short Description: |
Tamil assembly of the learned or academy which was, according to tradition, presided over by Siva himself and was located at the Pancjyan capital, Madurai. |
| Long Description: |
Tamil assembly of the learned or academy which was, according to tradition, presided over by Siva himself and was located at the Pancjyan capital, Madurai. There were three Sarhgams and of the first two we know precious little. The earliest extant poetry is traced to the third Samgam. |
| Example(s): |
|
| Source(s): |
|
| Notes & References: |
|
|
|
| Related Terms: |
|
|
|
|
|