Chaddani, Chaḍḍaṇi: 1 definition
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Chaddani 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: Google Books: Indian Kāvya LiteratureChaḍḍaṇi or Chaḍḍaṇikā is a metre commonly used for the refrain or concluding verse at the end of a kaḍavaka (Chandolakṣaṇa pp. 69-7, after the rhymed couplets of paddhaṭikā). Chaḍḍaṇi is sometimes used as a general term for the final refrain (Bhayani, Paumacariu, Introduction p. 78).
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’.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chaddanika, Chaddaniya.
Ends with: Kacavarachaddani.
Full-text: Chaddanika, Caturmukha.
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