Kancana-patta, Kāñcana-paṭṭa, Kancanapatta, Kañcanapaṭṭa, Kañcanapatta: 2 definitions

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Kancana-patta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Kanchana-patta.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Kancana-patta in Purana glossary
Source: Google Books: Cultural History from the Vāyu Purāna

Kāñcana-paṭṭa (काञ्चन-पट्ट)—One of the Heavenly ornaments according to the Vāyu Purāṇa. Belt made of gold. It was recommended as a gift to a Brahmin in śrāddha.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kancana-patta in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Kañcanapaṭṭa refers to: a g. turban or coronet J. VI, 217.

Note: kañcanapaṭṭa is a Pali compound consisting of the words kañcana and paṭṭa.

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Kañcanapatta refers to: a g. dish J. V, 377.

Note: kañcanapatta is a Pali compound consisting of the words kañcana and patta.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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