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Doll means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaDolls were traditionally crafted by professional artisans, as one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Bālakrīḍanaka, which refers to “making of dolls”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which pre sents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Starts with (+11): Dolla, Dollasa, Dollasakati, Dollasavidye, Dollayi, Dollayisu, Dolle, Dolle mara, Dolleganna, Dollen darling plum, Dolleshvar, Dolletana, Dolli, Dolliga, Dollodalu, Dollu, Dollu Kunitha, Dolluhotte, Dolluhottega, Tollai.
Full-text (+140): Lepyamayi, Pancali, Putrika, Shalabhanjika, Shalanki, Puttalika, Pancalika, Darugarbha, Dantapancalika, Shalabhanji, Yantraputraka, Daruka, Darustri, Dhitalika, Anjalikarika, Daruputrika, Vastraputrika, Kritrimaputraka, Puttala, Puttrika.
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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
1. Similarities (8): Art and Architecture < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
16. Art and Architecture < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
1. Similarities (5): Economic Condition < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Puppetry in India (a): String puppet or Marionette < [Chapter 2]
Legend related to puppetry < [Chapter 3]
Puppetry in India (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 31 - Shihasan < [Part 4 - Dadajee Ni Vato]
Chapter 34 - Sonbai < [Part 4 - Dadajee Ni Vato]
The Tradition of the Puppet Theatre < [January 1963]
Tagore's Treatment of Childhood < [April 1956]
Tagore's Treatment of Childhood < [April 1956]
Vastu-shastra (4): Palace Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)