Katal: 1 definition
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Katal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKatal in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Annona squamosa L. from the Annonaceae (sugar apple) family. For the possible medicinal usage of katal, 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.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+34): Kata-lota, Katal palai, Katal-arukampul, Katal-jati, Katala, Katalabu, Katalai, Katalaikkottai, Katalaippattani, Katalalincil, Katalan, Katalanci, Katalancikam, Katalanem, Katalatakkam, Katalatakki, Katalatakkikkoti, Katalati, Katalatukkatai, Katalausa.
Ends with: Parkatal, Tenkatal, Tirupparkatal.
Full-text: Katal palai, Katal-jati, Katal-arukampul, Tevanartokai.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Katal; (plurals include: Katals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 96 - Thiruvanchikulam or Tiruvancaikkalam (Hymn 4) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Chapter 2.1 - Vishapaharana-murti (depiction of swallowing the poison) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Nayanar 43: Adipaththar (Atipatta) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
6. Battle of Venni < [Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature]
5. The Grand feast in Sangam Literature < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
1. The Chera Dynasty (Introducion) < [Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature]
The Tamil Academy: A Myth < [November, 1928]