Janai, Jāṇāī, Janāi: 5 definitions
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Janai means something in Christianity, the history of ancient India, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit. 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
Jaṇai (जणै) (today Janakpur) is associated with Mihilā, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).
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
jāṇāī (जाणाई).—f A low or mean goddess of the grade of saṭavāī, māyarāṇī, kāḷakāī &c.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Jaṇai (जणै) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Janikā.
2) Jāṇaī (जाणई) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jānakī.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Nepali dictionary
1) Janāi (जनाइ):—n. the act of notifying; informing;
2) Janai (जनै):—n. Relig. sacred thread (of a Brahman);
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 (+0): Janai-ghans, Janaijokhai, Janaikhatiro, Janaiko-doro, Janailin nonailin, Janaipurnima, Janaittu, Janaiu.
Full-text (+0): Janai-ghans, Janaiko-doro, Janaijokhai, Janako-doro, Janaki, Janika, Janakapura, Nishthura.
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Search found 27 books and stories containing Janai, Janaai, Jāṇāī, Jaṇai, Jāṇaī, Janāi; (plurals include: Janais, Janaais, Jāṇāīs, Jaṇais, Jāṇaīs, Janāis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Social Process on the Hindu Pilgrimage to Muktinath < [Volume 9, Number 2-3 (1982)]
The Tij-Rishi Panchami Women's Festival < [Volume 4, Number 2 (1976)]
Limbu Women, Divorce, and the Domestic Cycle < [Volume 4, Number 2 (1976)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 7.96 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.14.35 < [Chapter 14 - The Story of the Jālandharīs]
Festivals and Ceremonies of the Nepalese of Assam (by Monmi Kakati)
Part 5.2.6 - The Rishi Tarpani or Janai Purnima festival < [Chapter 3 - Festivals of the Nepalese of Assam]
Myths in Bodo Society (folkloric study) (by Hargouri Narzary)
Part 8 - Folklife of Bodos < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 13 - Traditional Bodo Festivals < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]