Kankal, Kaṇkal: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kankal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, 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: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Kaṇkal (“eyes”) refers to one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The other miscellaneous articles found as attributes in the hands of the deities are, for example, Kaṇkal.
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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKankal in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb. from the Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster) family having the following synonyms: Elaeagnus obovata, Elaeagnus crispa, Elaeagnus parvifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of kankal, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKankal in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a skeleton, bare physical frame; ~[shesha] reduced to/turned into a skeleton..—kankal (कंकाल) is alternatively transliterated as Kaṃkāla.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Kamkaladamda, Kamkalamali, Kamkalamkapani, Kamkalasa, Kamkalate, Kamkalavaral, Kamkalike, Kan-kalavukol, Kankala, Kankalabhairava, Kankalabhairavatantra, Kankalabhakshin, Kankalabhakshini, Kankaladhara, Kankaladharamurti, Kankaladhyaya, Kankaladhyayavarttika, Kankalaka, Kankalakandala, Kankalaketu.
Ends with: Cukkankal, Parammakkankal, Parukkankal, Puli-kankal, Punai-kankal, Urukkankal, Ven-cukkankal.
Full-text: Kankala, Pentavalai, Taivatipam, Kanvituppu, Pukna-nettira-cannipatacuram, Mancali, Pettaikkan, Tekatanam, Ceruku, Veriyotu, Peturu, Tutu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kankal, Kaṇkal, Kankaal; (plurals include: Kankals, Kaṇkals, Kankaals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Kankal civantu) < [Book 8 - Eighth Centum]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.6 - (n) Symbology of Ash < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]