Doll: 2 definitions
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Doll means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaDolls were traditionally crafted by professional artisans, as one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Bālakrīḍanaka, which refers to “making of dolls”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which pre sents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDoll is another spelling for डौल [ḍaula].—n. 1. built of the body; shape; 2. structure/model of any object; sketch; design; 3. stature;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+15): Dolla, Dollar, Dollasa, Dollasakati, Dollasavidye, Dollayi, Dollayisu, Dolle, Dolle mara, Dolleganna, Dollen darling plum, Dolleshvar, Dolletana, Dolli, Dolliga, Dollodalu, Dollu, Dollu Kunitha, Dolluga, Dolluhotte.
Full-text (+160): Lepyamayi, Putrika, Pancali, Pancalika, Shalabhanjika, Puttalika, Shalanki, Putali, Shalabhanji, Darustri, Dhitalika, Darugarbha, Dantapancalika, Yantraputraka, Kurunta, Puttala, Kritrimaputraka, Daruka, Anjalikarika, Vastraputtrika.
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Search found 119 books and stories containing Doll; (plurals include: Dolls). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
Mechanical Contrivances in ancient India < [Chapter 3 - Economic Conditions]
The art of ancient Indian Sculpting and Iconography < [Chapter 3 - Economic Conditions]
Sports in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Social Conditions]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
1. Similarities (8): Art and Architecture < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
16. Art and Architecture < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
1. Similarities (5): Economic Condition < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
53.1: God as controller of the universe < [Chapter 53 - Mankoji Bodhla the Patil of Dhamangaon]
2.7: Nabhaji of Gwalior < [Chapter 2 - Jayadev [Jayadeva]]
37.1: God’s assistance in writing these stories < [Chapter 37 - Rasik Murar]
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)
Section 2 - Description of Dhara < [English translation]
Part 6 - A picture of medieval India according to Bhoja < [Introduction to the Shringaramanjari-katha of Shri Bhojadeva]
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)
Notes of Class Talks < [Notes of Class Talks and Lectures]
Lxxiv honoured madam < [Epistles - First Series]
Human Representations of the Divine Ideal of Love < [Para-Bhakti or Supreme Devotion]