Idiga, Īdiga: 2 definitions
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Idiga means something in the history of ancient India. 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: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Idiga (“knife, and apparatus for climbing palm-trees”) is the name of an insignia engraved on the handle of a ladle that is carried round among the Holeyas (field labourers). There are customs remaining which seem to indicate that the Holeya people were once masters of the land..
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĪḍiga (ಈಡಿಗ):—
1) [noun] a caste, members of which are usu. engaged in drawing toddy.
2) [noun] a man belonging to this caste.
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)
Starts with: Idigalu, Idigamtu, Idigappu, Idigattale, Idigattu, Idigay, Idigayi, Itikacam, Itikai, Itikam, Itikarai.
Ends with: Bidiga, Cidiga, Ganidiga, Gidiga, Kidiga, Kuridiga, Rayagidiga.
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