Akkam, Aḵkam, Ākkam: 3 definitions
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Akkam means something in the history of ancient India, biology, Tamil. 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryAkkam.—(SII 3; SITI), Tamil; name of a coin; one-twelfth of a kāśu; a mint (cf. akka-śālā). Note: akkam 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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Akkam.—one-twelfth of a kāśu (q. v.). Note: akkam is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Akkam in India is the name of a plant defined with Terminalia bellirica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myrobalanus laurinoides (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1856)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1851)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1805)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1996)
· Flora of the British India (1878)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Akkam, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+4): Akkama, Akkama, Akkamakal, Akkamalai, Akkamale, Akkamam, Akkamana, Akkamani, Akkamaniya Sutta, Akkamaniya Vagga, Akkamati, Akkamda, Akkamda, Akkamdavanaya, Akkamdiya, Akkame, Akkami, Akkamia, Akkamika, Akkamini.
Ends with (+224): Aka-porulvilakkam, Akappakkam, Akkampakkam, Akkarappakkam, Alinjivakkam, Amacatakkam, Amaivatakkam, Amarapakkam, Amicatakkam, Annapakkam, Anoraimayakkam, Anuputivilakkam, Aparapakkam, Aracarpakkam, Arakkam, Aravankalakkam, Atpalakkam, Attampakkam, Avaiyatakkam, Avanimulakkam.
Full-text: Kaiyakkam, Collakkam, Akkampakkam, Akkakkilavi, Akkamakal, Cirul, Karana-kuriakkam, Shrimat, Vitata-akkacol, Yokakshemam, Talaiyakam, Itu-kuriakkam, Akkappatu, Nantal, Vilaivu, Nanmai, Vattanai, Namtu, Nattam.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 1.6.8 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Parivatu il icanai)]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Shakti: Grace of God < [Chapter 4 - Concept of God]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Gifts (other than Icons) and Donations < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]