Kacchavala, Kacchavāla: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kacchavala means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

[«previous next»] — Kacchavala in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A monastery built for the Pamsukalikas by Vajira, general of Dappula II. Cv.xlix.80.

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kacchavala in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kacchāvāla (ಕಚ್ಛಾವಾಲ):—[noun] the hem of a dhōti, the lose, long cloth used to cover the portion below the navel of a man.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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