Canopy: 3 definitions
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Canopy means something in Christianity, the history of ancient India. 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: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Canopies were commonly seen in ancient Indian cities during celebrations of the “grand festival” (Mahotsava) of the coronation of a crown prince (yuvarāja-abhiṣeka), as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 199: Here is described yuvarāja-abhiṣeka-mahotsava when the city of Ayodhyā put on gala appearance by means of beautifying streets, [...] making offerings on the cross roads, beginning dramatic performances, hoisting of the lion banners, installing canopies, cloth pieces were being torn in proper pieces pālī for being wrapped round the post, pendants like the Kaṭisūtra ornaments were hung from the ceilings of doorways and walls of the houses, the great jewels were being taken out and put on show in the treasury [...]”.
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.
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Full-text (+549): Vitana, Ulloca, Mandapa, Vitanaka, Pinjari, Chapparapalanga, Vaitana, Mandapi, Shamiyana, Camdani, Latavitana, Nabhomandapa, Shesha, Varandaka, Vitanaya, Vitanikri, Vitan, Chappara, Chatta, Candratapa.
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Search found 161 books and stories containing Canopy; (plurals include: Canopies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.7.58 < [Chapter 7 - The Meeting of Gadādhara and Puṇḍarīka]
Verse 2.18.15 < [Chapter 18 - Mahāprabhu’s Dancing as a Gopī]
Verse 3.4.452 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Evolution of Stupa (1): Vinaya-ksudraka Vastu < [Chapter 3]
Development of the Stupa and its parts < [Chapter 3]
Temples of Purushottama Kshetra Puri (by Ratnakar Mohapatra)
5.15. Various Other Deities in Odisha art < [Chapter 2 - Characteristics features of Orissan Temples]
5.5. Other Decorative Designs in Odisha temples < [Chapter 2 - Characteristics features of Orissan Temples]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on litter decomposition and soil parameters under tree canopies. < [2019: Volume 8, April issue 5]
Review on Andaman endemic species, Andaman Redwood (Vijaysar). < [2019: Volume 8, March special issue 4]
Mangifera indica linn. < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]
Vimalakirti Sutra (by John R. McRae)
Chapter I - Buddha Land < [Fascicle One]
Chapter XIII - Dharma Offering < [Fascicle Three]
Chapter X - The Buddha Accumulation Of Fragrances < [Fascicle Three]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 116 - The Story of Culla Ekasāṭaka < [Chapter 9 - Pāpa Vagga (Evil)]
Verse 68 - The Story of Sumana, the Florist < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Verse 194 - The Story of Many Monks < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]