Chandrakala, Chandrakalā: 1 definition
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Chandrakala 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 Chandrakala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candrakala. It further has the optional forms Chandrakalā, Chandra-kala and Chandra-kalā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChandrakala [ചന്ദ്രകലാ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Mussaenda hirsutissima (Hook.f.) Hutch. ex Gamble from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Mussaenda frondosa var. hirsutissima. For the possible medicinal usage of chandrakala, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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.
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Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
7. Sixteen Holi Kalas—Amrita Yoga Table < [Chapter 10 - Analysis of the Data]
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
6.4. Ravi-varma Prasasti (Chandrakala-mala) < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya (by Shankaracharya)
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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