Chamar: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chamar means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, 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 Chamar has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Camara.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyChamar is an Assamese term referring to “Cobbler / cobber community”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chamar in India is the name of a plant defined with Ehretia laevis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ehretia laevis var. platyphylla Merr. (among others).
2) Chamar in Malaysia is also identified with Clausena excavata It has the synonym Cookia graveolens Wight & Arn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Naturae (1791)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1935)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1938)
· Flora Indica (1824)
· Plantae Wilsonianae (Sargent) (1914)
· Flora Indica (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chamar, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChamar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a cobbler, shoe-maker; a scheduled caste amongst the Hindus traditionally living by shoe-making; a lowly person; ~[rina/ri] feminine form of [camara]..—chamar (चमार) is alternatively transliterated as Camāra.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+35): Camar, Camaracam, Camaracar, Camarai, Camaram, Camarankapupati, Camarapunkavan, Camarapuri, Camaraputpam, Camararekai, Camaratam, Camaratanai, Camarati, Camarattiram, Camarekai, Camari, Camarkaram, Camarppanam, Camarppi, Camarttam.
Ends with: Camar, Pancamar, Pushp-chamar.
Full-text: Chamar musli, Chamar-bel, Camara, Chamar-dudheli, Pushp-chamar, Carmmakara.
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Chamar, Chamaar; (plurals include: Chamars, Chamaars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dalits in a Fine Balance-A Subaltern Study < [October – December, 2003]
Harijans of Mehesana < [July 1960]
Rohinton Mistry’s “A Fine Balance”: Study < [October – December, 1998]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXIV - The Transmigration of Souls < [Part V]
Chapter LXV - The Good Daughter-in-Law < [Part I]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)