Kompala: 2 definitions

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Kompala means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Kompal.

India history and geography

Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1

Kompala (“houses”) is one of the many exogamous septs (division) among the Telugu section of the Devangas (a caste of weavers). The Devangas, speaking Telugu or Canarese, are found all over the Madras Presidency. Devanga is composed of Deva and angam, “limb of god”.

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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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Hindi dictionary

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Koṃpala (कोंपल) [Also spelled kompal]:—(nf) a new and tender leaf (just sprouting).

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