Meaning of MOOMSALIKKA

MOOMSALIKKA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மூம்சலிக்கா

A building or lodging house for the accommodation of travelers, similar to 'musabarkana.' Example: The 'moomsalikka' near the temple offered affordable accommodation to pilgrims visiting from distant places. This term, like 'musabarkana,' highlights the importance of providing shelter and hospitality to travelers in Tamil Nadu. It also suggests the presence of a network of such facilities along trade routes and pilgrimage paths.