Draft:Vanakkam

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Vanakkam (Tamil:வணக்கம்) ( ^ⓘ) is a tradition in Tamil culture. It is found with many meanings such as worshiping, praying, worshiping, praising, congratulating, thanking.^[1]

It varies from place to place, depending on the person receiving the Vanakkam. Irai Vaṇakkam means worship of God or worship of God.^[2]

A Vanakkam mentioned in Thirukkural:

கோளில் பொறியின் குணமிலவே எண்குணத்தான் தாளை வணங்காத் தலை. (Thirukkural 9)

Tamil[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From வணங்கு to bend, to bow, to worship, to adore, cognate with വണക്കം (vaṇakkaṁ), వంగు (vaṅgu) and ಬಗ್ಗು(baggu).

Interjection[edit]

1. hello 'greeting'
2. welcome 'greeting'

Noun[edit]

1. adoration, veneration, reverence
2. worship, praise
3. submission, obedience
4. respect, regard

See also these[edit]

• Tamil Thai Valthu