Chajja, Chajjā: 4 definitions
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Chajja means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhajja.
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the VākāṭakasChajjā (छज्जा) refers to a “balcony”, commonly build during the reign of the Vākāṭakas (mid-3rd century CE).—Ajaṇṭā painting show that palaces, houses as well as shops in market places were constructed of wood. [...] Shops were generally square in shape and small in size, equipped with chajjās of cloth or wickerwork in order to protect them from the sun and rain. The dwellings of the poor had thatched roofs as at present.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChajjā (छज्जा) [Also spelled chhajja]:—(nm) a balcony; terrace; drip stone; hood; [chajjedāra] having a terrace or a balcony; broad-brimmed; hooded.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChajja (छज्ज) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Rāj.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusChajja (ಛಜ್ಜ):—
1) [noun] a horizontal architectural crosspiece, projecting outside, supporting the weight above an opening, as a window or a door.
2) [noun] a horizontal crosspiece projecting from an inside wall of a house, at a convenient height, used as a shelf for keeping things.
3) [noun] the top covering of a building; a roof.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chajjalmara.
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