Dandiya, Daṇḍiyā: 2 definitions
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Dandiya means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
India history and geography
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Dance: Classical Dance: FolkDāndiyā is an energetic, vibrant folk dance originating in the state of Gujarat. The dancers use polished sticks. It represents a mock fight between the goddess Durgā and the mighty demon-king Mahiṣāsura.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydaṇḍiyā (दंडिया).—m ( H) A dhōtara or lagaḍēṃ between twelve and fifteen cubits long. 2 A petty officer of the bazar or market, a sort of Beadle or constable.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Damdiyase, Dandiya Ras, Tantiyakkompu, Tantiyal, Tantiyam, Tantiyamaram, Tantiyatikanayanar.
Ends with: Kodamdiya.
Full-text: Dandiya Ras.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Dandiya, Daṇḍiyā, Dāndiyā; (plurals include: Dandiyas, Daṇḍiyās, Dāndiyās). 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 24 - References of Lord Jhulelal found in Government Gazetteers of Sindh < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Evaluations of the Translated Stories
Chapter 6 - Natho Modhvadio (Around 1830) < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]
Chapter 7c - Gigo Mahiyo < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]