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 Valley

Lotta 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.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) 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.

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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.

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Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Lōṭṭā (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

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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