Arunai, Aruṇai: 2 definitions
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Arunai means something in the history of ancient India, biology, 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: The significance of the mūla-beras (history)Aruṇai is another name for the Arunachaleswara Temple in Thiruvannamalai (Tiruvaṇṇāmalai) refers to one of the Pañcasabhā or “five halls where Śiva is said to have danced”.—The Śaivite puṇya-sthala (holy place) Aruṇācaleśvar Temple is in Tiruvaṇṇāmalai District. The town stands at an elevation of 266 ft (79.80M) above sea level. According to Narayanaswamy, this sthala is also known by the names Aruṇagiri, Aṇṇāmalai, Aruṇāchalam, Aruṇai, Soṇagiri, and Soṇācalam. All these names signify the Fire Mountain. The very hill called Aṇṇāmalai or the Great Mountain is worshipped as the liṅga. The sthala is famous as it is considered the seat of Jyoti or teyu-liṅga (one of the five sacred liṅgas). The Aruṇācaleśvar Temple is one of the biggest temples in Tamilnadu.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Arunai in India is the name of a plant defined with Aconitum heterophyllum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aconitum heterophyllum Wall..
2) Arunai is also identified with Merremia turpethum It has the synonym Ipomoea anceps Roemer & Schultes (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
· Numer. List (4722)
· Genera Plantarum
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1894) (1894)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arunaita.
Ends with (+8): Arakkarunai, Avyajakarunai, Cancivikkarunai, Cirramitakkarunai, Kaattukarunai, Kara-k-karunai, Karak karunai, Karakarunai, Karakkarunai, Karikkarunai, Karukarunai, Karunai, Kattu karunai, Kattuk karunai, Kattukkarunai, Kokarunai, Kotikkarunai, Malaikkarunai, Mekavarunai, Mukkarunai.
Full-text: Arunachalam, Arunacala, Arunacaleshvara, Sonagiri, Annamalai, Arunagiri, Sonachalam, Sonacala, Arunachaleshvara.
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