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This document discusses the Tirumantiram, a 7th century Tamil text, and its references to Srividya, a Sanskrit Tantric cult. It argues that the Tirumantiram demonstrates familiarity with key aspects of Srividya, suggesting it had influence in South India by the 7th century. It also implies that by the time of the Tirumantiram, certain Sakta Tantric traditions were becoming quasi-independent from Shaivism. Comparing Sanskrit and Tamil materials provides an opportunity to reexamine understandings of the devel

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Benjamin Hoshour

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