Bhangra, Bhaṅgrā, Bhāṅgrā: 3 definitions
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Bhangra means something in the history of ancient India, biology. 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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Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Dance: Classical Dance: FolkBhaṅgrā is the most popular and vigorous of the community dances of the villages of Punjab, closely linked with the ritual importance given to wheat. After the wheat crop is sown, the young men gather together in some open field under the light of the full moon in response to the beat of the drum. The dancers begin to move in a circle. The rhythm of the dance is simple 2/4 and 3/4 and the song is also a simple melodic tune. The words are couplets from Punjab’s traditional oral poetry called bolī.
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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBhangra [ভাঙড়া] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera linifolia (L.f.) Retz. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Hedysarum linifolium, Indigofera linifolia var. campbelli. For the possible medicinal usage of bhangra, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Bhangra [भंगरा] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bhangra in India is the name of a plant defined with Cotula alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eupatoriophalacron album (L.) Hitchc. (among others).
2) Bhangra is also identified with Eclipta alba It has the synonym Bellis ramosa Jacq. (etc.).
3) Bhangra is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Polygyne inconspicua Phil. (etc.).
4) Bhangra is also identified with Indigofera linifolia It has the synonym Sphaeridiophorum abyssinicum Jaub. & Spach (etc.).
5) Bhangra is also identified with Sonchus arvensis It has the synonym Hieracium arvense (L.) Scop. (etc.).
6) Bhangra is also identified with Sphagneticola calendulacea It has the synonym Complaya chinensis (Osbeck) Strother (etc.).
7) Bhangra is also identified with Viscum album.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Suppl. Meth. (1802)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2009)
· Synopsis Generum Compositarum (1832)
· Flora Orientalis (1875)
· Observationes Botanicae (1786)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhangra, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhangra sabz, Bhangraiya, Bhangrayya.
Ends with: Ab bhangra, Jal bhangra, Kala-bhangra, Kalabhangra, Pivala-bhangra, Safed-bhangra.
Full-text: Kala-bhangra, Bhangra sabz, Jal bhangra, Ab bhangra, Safed-bhangra, Pivala-bhangra, Giddha, Bhringaraja.
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