Draft:Vanakkam

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

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

A Vanakkam mentioned in Thirukkural: கோளில் பொறியின் குணமிலவே எண்குணத்தான்

தாளை வணங்காத் தலை. (Thirukkural 9)

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

Interjection

 * 1) hello greeting
 * 2) welcome greeting

Noun

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

See also these

 * Tamil Thai Valthu