Kannata, Kannāta, Kaṉṉaṭā: 2 definitions
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Kannata means something in Buddhism, Pali, Tamil. 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 Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name given in the Culavamsa to the Kanarese of South India. They are often mentioned as mercenary soldiers in Ceylon. E.g., Cv.lv.12; lx.24, 26; lxx.230.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaṉṉaṭā (கன்னடா) noun < kānaḍa. A musical mode; கானடாராகம். [kanadaragam.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kan-ataintapal, Kannatai, Kannataka, Kannatam, Kannatan, Kannatar, Kannatayacceti.
Ends with: Jakannata, Punyakannata.
Full-text (+4084): Pullampurachi, Tutti, Kannadaka, Dakshina Kannada, Kannada-kanchuwaala, Kannada-kanchuwala, Nelvadari, Seguḍitī, Pandurphalare, Banavasi, Lokopakara, Oma, Kothambari, Hittanike, Nugge, Kadubemde, Bilikomme, Bende, Hadubettu, Belavakana.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Kannata, Kannāta, Kaṉṉaṭā, Kannada, Kannadaa; (plurals include: Kannatas, Kannātas, Kaṉṉaṭās, Kannadas, Kannadaas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Modern Kannada Literature < [Jan-Feb 1940]
A Case for Preparation of Modern Bilingual < [January – March, 2007]
Kannada Literature < [January – March, 1978]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 11: Kungiliya Kalaya (Kunkiliyakkalaya) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Nayanar 6: Viralminda (Viranmintar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Nayanar 3: Iyarpagaiar (Iyarpakai) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
5. The Grand feast in Sangam Literature < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 4 - The Saluvas of Gumkur (A.D, 1400-1553) < [Chapter XVIII - The Saluvas]
Part 7 - Bhimaraja (A.D. 1161) < [Chapter VI - The Parichchedis (A.D. 1040-1290)]
Part 21 - Vikrama I (A.D. 1111-1118) < [Chapter II - The Haihayas]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvanaikka < [Chapter XVIII - Chola-Hoysala Phase]
Temples in Pulivay < [Chapter XIV - Temples of Rajaraja III’s Time]
Temples in Laddigam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.28.3 < [Sukta 28]
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