Gandham: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Gandham means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, biology. 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
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in Tamilnadu (h)Gandham refers to “offering sandal-paste” and represents one of the various daily ceremonies performed during puja (worship).—Offering of water and food or tirtham and prasadam to the deities on the different occasions or specified hours of the day is an important item in the daily pujas. [...] While for the daily routine, only ordinary plain rice was offered, special food preparations were offered often on festival days. [...] The daily routine includes a number of ceremonies [viz., Gandham] that are repeated.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Gandham (“sandal paste or powder”) is the name of an exogamous sept (family) of the Balijas (a trading caste of the Telugu country). The Balija people are Kshatriyas of the Lunar Race. The name Balija is said to be derived from the Sanskrit bali (a sacrifice) and ja (born), signifying that the Balijas owe their origin to the performance of a yagam.
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)1) Gandham in India is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus santalinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum santalinum (L.f.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Gandham is also identified with Triticum aestivum It has the synonym Zeia vulgaris var. aestiva (L.) Lunell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (2000)
· Canad. Journal of Botany (1959)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5842)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gandham, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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 (+36): Gamdhamalar, Gamdhamarjala, Gamdhamenasu, Gamdhamure, Gamdhamushike, Gandhama, Gandhamada, Gandhamadana, Gandhamadanaparvata, Gandhamadanavarisha, Gandhamadani, Gandhamadhana, Gandhamadin, Gandhamadini, Gandhamaithuna, Gandhamalati, Gandhamalin, Gandhamalini, Gandhamaliya, Gandhamalya.
Ends with: Rakta-gandham, Raktagandham, Srigandham.
Full-text: Rakta-gandham, Sarjara, Sarjjara, Ghrishta, Padya.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Gandham; (plurals include: Gandhams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.9.64 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees’ Characteristics]
A Prayer to Tamil Motherland < [April – June, 1994]
Who’s Who among our Contributors < [April – June, 1994]
Who’s Who Among Our Contributors < [July – September, 1994]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 11 - Methods of Right Conduct < [Chapter XII - The Philosophy of the Yogavāsiṣṭha]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Liberation in different faiths < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)