Kangra, Kāṅgrā: 2 definitions
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Kangra 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.
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Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) is the name of a Fort (durga) constructed by the Rajputs: creative builders who erected some of the most illustrious and impressive forts and palaces throughout northern India.—The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra (the Katoca dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta kingdom mentioned in the Mahābhārata. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India. The fort was first mentioned in Alexander the Great’s war records, which would bring it to the 4th century BCE.
Kangra refers to an important centre and sub-school of Pahari: an ancient school of Indian painting.—The Kangra paintings are as romantic as Kālidāsa’s descriptions of the mountains. In the Kangra School, Indian miniature paintings reached the zenith in the depiction of the Kṛṣṇa and Śiva legends. The colours were extracted from minerals, plant sources, conch shells, and even by processing precious stones; gold and silver were also used. The preparation of desired colours is a lengthy process, sometimes taking weeks.
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.
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Starts with: Kangra buckwheat.
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Search found 47 books and stories containing Kangra, Kāṅgrā; (plurals include: Kangras, Kāṅgrās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Selected Examples of Indian Painting and Sculpture < [July-August 1931]
Selected Examples Of Indian Painting And Sculpture < [January-February, 1930]
Studies in Rajput Painting: I. Raga-Ragini Series < [May-June, 1929]
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Part 3 - The style of Gita Govinda Paintings < [A Review of Basohli style in Indian Painting]
Works on Lahaul and Spiti < [Volume 2, Number 1-2 (1974)]
Part 4 - Basohli style in other Centers < [A Review of Basohli style in Indian Painting]
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on the role of sutshekhar rasa an effective ayurvedic formulation for amalpitta < [2018, Issue XI, November]
Jalaukavacharana in the management of arsha w.s.r. to thrombosed haemorrhoids-a case study < [2017, Issue X, october,]
Role of jal neti in the management of chronic maxillary sinusitis < [2017, Issue IX, September]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Prevalence and consumption of Millets in various districts of Himachal... < [Vol. 9 No. 6 (2024)]
Virudha Ahara - The Ayurvedic Insight into Incompatible Food Combinations < [Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025)]
A review article on types of Dhatu-Kshaya (depletion) and its clinical... < [Vol. 8 No. 12 (2023)]
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