Dantapatra, Danta-patra, Damtapatra: 8 definitions
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Dantapatra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraDantapatra (दन्तपत्र) refers to a type of ornament (ābharaṇa) for the ears (karṇa) to be worn by females, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Such ornaments for females should be used in cases of human females and celestial beings (gods and goddesses).
Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments’, eg., dantapatra) is a category of alaṃkāra, or “decorations”, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up”, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation”, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesDantapatra (दन्तपत्र) refers to an “ivory set with gems”, representing a type of ear-ornament (karṇabhūṣaṇa) for females, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—A number of ear-ornaments (Karṇabhūṣaṇa) are found in Indian sculptures. Bharata mentions two sets one for male and another for female. The ear-ornament for female are [viz., dantapatra (ivory set with gems)]
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dantapatra in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum sambac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mogorium undulatum (L.) Lam. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dantapatra, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDantapatra (दन्तपत्र).—a sort of ear-ornament; विलासिनीविभ्रमदन्तपत्रम् (vilāsinīvibhramadantapatram) R.6.17; Kumārasambhava 7.23; (often used in Kādambarī). Den. दन्तपत्रति (dantapatrati) = represents the earring (dantapatra); पाण्डुच्छत्रति दन्तपत्रति वियल्लक्ष्मीकुरङ्गीदृशः (pāṇḍucchatrati dantapatrati viyallakṣmīkuraṅgīdṛśaḥ) P. R.7.62.
Derivable forms: dantapatram (दन्तपत्रम्).
Dantapatra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms danta and patra (पत्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDantapatra (दन्तपत्र).—n.
(-traḥ) An ear-ring. E. danta a tooth, and patra a leaf or plate set with studs, resembling teeth.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDantapatra (दन्तपत्र).—n. a kind of ear-ring. Niṣpatra, i. e.
Dantapatra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms danta and patra (पत्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDantapatra (दन्तपत्र):—[danta-patra] (traṃ) 1. n. An ear-ring.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDaṃtapatra (ದಂತಪತ್ರ):—[noun] a kind of ear-ring.
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)
Partial matches: Patra, Danta.
Starts with: Dantapatraka.
Full-text: Karnabhushana, Amala.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.2. Various other Ear Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
1. Similarities (5): Economic Condition < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter LXXV < [Book XII - Śaśāṅkavatī]