Water tank: 2 definitions
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Water tank 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)Water tanks are considered a recommended element on the site of Temple, according to the B峁沨atsa峁僪it膩.鈥擜ccording to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, the sites like land outside a village, on the banks of rivers and lakes, forests, parks, peaks of mountains etc. are recommended as the desired sites for the construction of temples. According to the Gobhilag峁沨yas奴tra, the site of temple construction should be even and it should be the one where water can flow to the east or north
Vastushastra (啶掂ぞ啶膏啶む啶多ぞ啶膏啶む啶�, v膩stu艣膩stra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
India history and geography
: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri鈥檚 Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Water tanks were commonly depicted on the Sa峁僺膩racakra paintings (representing scenes of human life), in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kath膩s (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanas奴ri in his 8th-century Kuvalayam膩l膩 (a Prakrit Camp奴, similar to K膩vya poetry).鈥擯age 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of 蝉补峁僺腻谤补肠补办谤补. [...] The 蝉补峁僺腻谤补-肠补办谤补 illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] Visit of dear ones in condolences; all the dear ones and relatives going to the water tank and performing the obsequies.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tank, Water, Water, Water, Water, Water, Water, Water, Veshin.
Full-text (+126): Ashrutirtha, Papanashinitirtha, Tanki, Barigere, Kilkere, Papanashini, Aragere, Aregere, Aligere, Jalajini, Guyyalu, Arugere, Gottakere, Hottugere, Kirugere, Kerevogu, Kileri, Madaga, Kereyodalu, Jallugodi.
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Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 64 - Mode of consecration of tanks and ponds (k奴pa-prati峁ａ弓h膩)
Chapter 206 - Mode of offering water of libation to the venerable sage Agastya
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Bioaccumulation of cadmium and lead content in selected fish organs < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]
"Diversity of avifauna at Walekhindi Tank, Jath Taluka, Sangli" < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
Anti-depressant activity of Eleusine coracana seed extract in rats. < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Part 4 - Advice From A Western Woman < [Appendix D]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. Site Selection for Temple Building < [Chapter 4 - Temple Building]
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 31: Kul膩vaka-j膩taka < [Book I - Ekanip膩ta]
Jataka 408: Kumbhak膩ra-j膩taka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 41: Losaka-j膩taka < [Book I - Ekanip膩ta]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
History of Indian Medicine (a): Pre-Vedic Phase < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]