Katkam, Kaṭkam: 2 definitions
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Katkam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Kaṭkam represents “perannmai” (stoic endurance), referring to one of the attributes of Lord Śiva, commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The accessories should be made of the same material with which the main image has been fashioned. Each of these accessories denotes the attributes of the images while in certain circumstances they denote particular divinity or character by themselves. Kaṭkam, for example, signifies the attributes of Lord Śiva.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaṭkam (கட்கம்) noun < khaḍga.
1. Sword; வாள். (திவா.) [val. (thiva.)]
2. Horn of the rhinoceros; காண்டாமிருகத்தின் கொம்பு. கட்க நுனித்த கடைக்கட் டிண்ணுகம் [kandamirugathin kombu. kadka nunitha kadaikkad dinnugam] (பெருங்கதை உஞ்சைக். [perungathai unchaig.] 38, 338).
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Kaṭkam (கட்கம்) noun < kakṣa. Arm-pit; அக்குள். கதிர்மணிமேகலை கட்கத்துத் தெறிப்ப [akkul. kathirmani kadkathuth therippa] (பெருங்கதை உஞ்சைக். [perungathai unchaig.] 38, 333).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Kalakatkam, Umakatkam.
Full-text: Pancayutam, Kalakatkam.
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