Tarahara, Tārahāra, Tara-hara: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tarahara 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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryTārahāra (तारहार).—
1) a necklace of big or beautiful pearls.
2) a shining necklace.
Derivable forms: tārahāraḥ (तारहारः).
Tārahāra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tāra and hāra (हार).
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusTarahara (ತರಹರ):—
1) [noun] a brief stay; sojourn.
2) [noun] the act of forbearing; a controlling of oneself; patient restraint.
3) [noun] the state, quality or fact of being contented, satisfied.
4) [noun] the fact or condition of a thing becoming one with another perfectly.
5) [noun] the act of hurrying; quickness of motion; haste.
6) [noun] mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger or temptation courageously; fortitude; mettle.
7) [noun] that by which a result is brought about; a means.
8) [noun] an unfavourable or unfortunate condition, state or situation.
9) [noun] a strong desire.
10) [noun] the action of vibrating; vibration; vacillation; quiver.
11) [noun] a regaining of one’s health or recovering one’s original position from the loss, damage, unfavourable situation, etc.
12) [noun] the process of reflecting, cogitating; thought.
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Tārahāra (ತಾರಹಾರ):—[noun] a necklace made by sewing pearls together.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Taraharagol, Taraharamgol, Taraharane, Taraharapadu, Taraharavidu.
Ends with: Antarahara.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.267 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Text 9.43 [necklace diagram] < [Chapter 9 - Ornaments of Sound]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.4. Neck Ornaments (a): Hāra < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]