Annia, Anniā: 1 definition
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Annia 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.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Anniā (अन्निआ) in Prakrit (= Annikā in Sanskrit) is the name of a merchant’s wife, as mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “In the northern Mathurā lived a merchant named Devadatta. For a distant expedition he went to Southern Mathurā. There he befriended the merchant named Jayasiṃha. One fine day, while he was eating at his (friend's), he noticed the beauty of Annikā, his sister, who was fanning him, after having served him his meal in her dish, and he fell in love with 'she. The next day he sent emissaries (carakān) ask Jayasiṃha for his hand. [...]”.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
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Full-text: Annika.
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