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Makarika, Ѳ첹: 6 definitions

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Makarika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Ѳ첹 (मकरिका) refers to kind of ornament (󲹰ṇa) for the head (ś) to be worn by females, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Such ornaments for females should be used in cases of human females and celestial beings (gods and goddesses).

Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments�, eg., ) is a category of ṃk, or “decorations�, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up�, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation�, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

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India history and geography

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Ѳ첹.�(CITD), figures of crocodiles drawn in gold dust on the cheeks and breasts of women; same as 첹- patra. (EI 14), cf. mukuṭa-첹-marakata. Note: is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Makarika in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Ѳ첹 (मकरिका).—A particular head-dress; K.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Ѳ첹 (मकरिका):—[from makara] f. a [particular] head-dress, [Kādambarī]

2) [v.s. ...] a figure resembling the Makara, [ib.]

: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Ѳ첹 (मकरिका) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ѳ.

[Sanskrit to German]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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