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Kitchen 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.
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
The Kitchen (in Sanskrit: Mahānasa) represents one of the various parts of a temple-compound (Prāsāda), as discussed in the fourteenth chapter of the Naradiyasamhita: a Pancaratra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Narada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [prāsādalakṣaṇa-vidhi]: [...] Nārada describes the various parts of a temple-compound—the dvāra-gates, the ardhamaṇḍapa, the mukhamaṇḍapa, the gala, the shrine for Garuḍa, placement of various other shrines in the āvaraṇa-courts, etc. He also describes the location of and appointments in the mahānasa-kitchen, where the store rooms, treasury, stable and wells are to be found, etc. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: The, The, Kitchen, Te.
Starts with: Kitchen sage.
Full-text (+591): Mahanasa, Sudadhyaksha, Pakashala, Paurogava, Zao shen, Sudashala, Pakasthana, Saimpakaghara, Omvara, Rasavati, Shakashakata, Song zao, Pao-chu, Yue zu dai pao, Xiang chu, Chang nian, Rasavat, Tolakalu, Pacanalaya, Huo zhang.
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Search found 226 books and stories containing Kitchen, Kitchens, The kitchen; (plurals include: Kitchens, Kitchenses, The kitchens). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Fine Particulate Matter and Gaseous Compounds in Kitchens and Outdoor Air of... < [Volume 17, Issue 14 (2020)]
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Crafting Taxonomies for Understanding Power Consumption in Industrial Kitchens < [Volume 16, Issue 17 (2024)]
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Towards a Baseline for Food-Waste Quantification in the Hospitality... < [Volume 11, Issue 13 (2019)]
The Interactive Relationship and Influence Between Kitchen God Beliefs and... < [Volume 16, Issue 3 (2025)]
A Life in Balance: Sattvic Food and the Art of Living Foundation < [Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019)]
After Prophecy, Wisdom? Matrices and Legacies of Liberation Theology < [Volume 16, Issue 6 (2025)]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 38 - The doorways (dvāra-sthāna)
Chapter 36 - The situation and measurement of dwelling houses (gṛha-māna-sthāna)
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
A Summary of the Manasara < [Chapter 4 - Shilpa Shastras]
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