Alakku, Āḻākku, Ālākku, Alākku, Aḻakku, Aḻākku: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Alakku means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas (history)Āḻākku equals 5 Seviḍu and represents a unit of measurement used in Medieval Temple Inscriptions.—Remuneration had several components. One main component was daily allowance of paddy or rice. This was measured out in various measures [viz., 1 Āḻākku equals 5 Seviḍu].
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAlakku (ಅಲಕ್ಕು):—[noun] a separating oneself from others and standing apart.
--- OR ---
Āḻakku (ಆೞಕ್ಕು):—[noun] an old measure of dry materials or liquid; eighth part of a measure.
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: Alakkuceru, Alakkucheru, Alakkutam, Alakkuttati.
Ends with (+33): Alivalakku, Aravalakku, Arukiyavalakku, Calakku, Cirralakku, Civikaiyarvalakku, Eravalakku, Ilivalakku, Ilvalakku, Irantavalakku, Itaivalakku, Iyalpuvalakku, Kalamalakku, Kani-tayavalakku, Karuppurvalakku, Kauttuvavalakku, Kavalvalakku, Kiramavalakku, Konavalakku, Koti-mutintavalakku.
Full-text: Shevidu, Ulakku, Alakkarival, Alakkuttati, Payimtu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Alakku, Āḻākku, Ālākku, Alākku, Aḻakku, Aḻākku, Āḻakku; (plurals include: Alakkus, Āḻākkus, Ālākkus, Alākkus, Aḻakkus, Aḻākkus, Āḻakkus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Mandradis (shepherd community) < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)