Chaitra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chaitra means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chaitra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caitra. It further has the optional forms Chaitrā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chaitra in India is the name of a plant defined with Thalictrum foliolosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thalictrum dalingo Buch.Ham. ex DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1817)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1855)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chaitra, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Chaitra Vishu, Chaitradandika, Chaitradvadashi, Chaitraka, Chaitrakachchha, Chaitrama, Chaitramasa, Chaitranavami, Chaitraratha, Chaitrarathaparva, Chaitrarathavana, Chaitrarathi, Chaitrarathya, Chaitrasakha, Chaitrashashthi, Chaitravali, Chaitrayana.
Full-text (+27): Vasantaduta, Caitri, Ramanavami, Caitravali, Caitra, Kamamaha, Suvasanta, Citrika, Caitraka, Madhu, Damanaparvan, Madanacaturdashi, Skandashashthi, Pushpamasa, Ghantakarna, Vasantotsava, Kurdana, Surabhi, Mohanaka, Chaitra Vishu.
Relevant text
Search found 26 books and stories containing Chaitra, Chaitrā; (plurals include: Chaitras, Chaitrās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 5.3 - Lord Jhulelal’s Rituals: Lohana community < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Part 5.2 - Lord Jhulelal’s Rituals: Sindhi community < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Part 9 - Philately < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Chandramasa and Seasons < [Chapter 5 - Adoration of the Sun and Moon]
13. Moon Star-days, Tithis and Vitamin Content < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXXXV - The Viranavami Vratas etc < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter LVIII - Positions and dimensions of the sun and other planets < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CXXIX - The Pratipad Vratas < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - Eminence of Kedāra < [Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 22 - Importance of worshipping Rukmiṇī < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Draupadi Withers < [April – June, July – September 1978]
Bihu Songs < [June 1943]
Folk Culture of Bengal < [October – December, 1999]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 8 - Celebrations/ Festivals, Prayers and Prime symbol in Jain traditions < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]