Kalahari, Kālahāri: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kalahari 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shilpa)Kālahāri (कालहारि) or Kālahārimūrti refers to one of the eight forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Rauravāgama: the sixteenth among the Siddhāntaśaivāgamas. The forms of Śiva (e.g., Kālahāri) are established through a process known as Sādākhya, described as a five-fold process of creation.
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)Kalahari in English is the name of a plant defined with Dichrostachys cinerea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia spinosa E. Mey. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1909)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1965)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalahari, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalahari appelblaar, Kalahari apple-leaf, Kalahari christmas tree, Kalahari water grass, Kalahari white bauhinia, Kalahari-boegoe, Kalaharimurti, Kalahariskaapklou.
Ends with: Devikalahari, Ekalahari, Manikarnikalahari.
Full-text: Kalahari appelblaar, Kalahari white bauhinia, Kalahari-boegoe, Kalahari apple-leaf, Kalahari water grass, Kalahari christmas tree, Kalaharimurti.
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