Meaning of TASDIQ / DEVASTHANA

TASDIQ / DEVASTHANA

Language - Arabic/Sanskrit

Tamil Word - டாஸ்டிக் / தேவச்தனா

A temple granted a fixed allowance by the government in lieu of its resumed lands and revenue. In historical Tamil Nadu land documents, 'devasthana' refers to a temple, and 'tasdiq' could signify the verification or attestation of the grant or allowance provided by the government. These terms shed light on the historical relationship between the government and religious institutions, particularly concerning land ownership and financial support.