Kanakavalli: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kanakavalli means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Triveni: Journal (history)Kanakavalli is the name of a Poetess mentioned in the Rajasekhara-charita.—The classical Sanskrit and Prakrit literature has distinguished itself by the contribution of women [viz., Kanakavalli] with an extraordinarily high calibre and simultaneously by their occupying a very significant position in the society of the day. The literature also distinguishes itself by immortalizing brave women. Women also were well-versed in the arts and possessed scholarship. [...] The Rajasekhara-charita mentions poetesses [viz., Kanakavalli, etc.].
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kanakavalli in India is the name of a plant defined with Anisochilus carnosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plectranthus dubius Vahl ex Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1848)
· Stirpes Novae aut Minus Cognitae (1788)
· Phil. J. Sci. (1912)
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· The Cyclopaedia (1814)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kanakavallicceti, Kanakavalliparinaya.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kanakavalli; (plurals include: Kanakavallis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Solapuram < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Contribution of Women to Sanskrit Literature < [April – June, 1985]