Kuruni, Kuruṇi, Kuṟuṇi: 3 definitions
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Kuruni means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas (history)Kuruṇi (कुरुणि) equals 8 Nāḻi and represents a unit of measurement used in Medieval Temple Inscriptions.—Remuneration had several components. One main component was daily allowance of paddy or rice. This was measured out in various measures [viz., 1 Kuruṇi equals 8 Nāḻi].
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKuruṇi (ಕುರುಣಿ):—[noun] a thick cord made of intertwisted woollen threads.
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Kuruṇi (ಕುರುಣಿ):—[noun] a measure of grain.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKuṟuṇi (குறுணி) noun probably from idem. A grain measure = 1 marakkāl or 8 measures; [ங] எட் டுப்படிகொண்ட தானியவளவு. [[nga] ed duppadigonda thaniyavalavu.]
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: Kuru-nilaivalakku, Kuru-nilamannan, Kurunikalcci, Kurunilam, Kurunintai, Kuruniya.
Ends with: Kappukuruni, Koyirkuruni, Pan-kuṟuni, Vetankuruni.
Full-text: Mu-kurunipillaiyar, Pan-kuṟuni, Koyirkuruni, Padakku, Irunakaram, Iluppaippal, Arainakaram, Pirappu, Mappadakku, Patakku, Kuttai, Civam.
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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirumukkudal < [Vira Rajendra]
Temples in Ennayiram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Gifts (other than Icons) and Donations < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
The Medical Attendant < [Chapter 2]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kamarasavalli < [Chapter IV - Temples of Sundara Chola’s Time]