dikshitarとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Dīkshitars (Tamil: தீக்ஷிதர்) or Thillai Vazh Anthaanar (Tamil: தில்லை வாழ் அந்தணர்) are a sub-sect of the Iyer community of Tamil Nadu who are based mainly in the town of Chidambaram and according to stalapuranam orlegend of chidambaram, have descended from three thousands individuals who were actually serving as host of ghouls in kailasam of lord sivan. The tirumurais and other literature mention the same. They wear their kudumi . The surname "Dikshitar" is also prevalent among other Iyers with ritual qualifications