Lotta, Loṭṭa, Lōṭṭā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Lotta means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, 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: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyLotta is a Mising term referring to “initial open, ground area in front of house”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Loṭṭa (लोट्ट) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Svap.
2) Loṭṭa (लोट्ट) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Luṭh.
3) Lotta (लोत्त) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Loptra.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconLōṭṭā (லோட்டா) noun < Urdu lōṭā < Arabic luṭiyā.
1. Pipkin; a small metal pot, generally of brass; நீர்குடிக்கும் பாத்திரவகை. [nirkudikkum pathiravagai.] Colloq.
2. A necklace of gold beads; கழுத்தணிவகை. [kazhuthanivagai.] Local usage
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: Lottaitali, Lottaiyattam, Lottaka, Lottalotti, Lottan, Lottankoti.
Ends with: Gaadidalotta, Gadida-lotta, Gadidalotta, Olotta, Palotta, Palotta, Palotta, Vilotta, Vilotta.
Full-text: Loptra, Luth, Svap, Gadida-lotta.
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The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
Chapter 23 - Whole Lotta Shakin Going On < [The Sutta]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mising Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]