Makarapatra, Makara-patra: 1 definition
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Makarapatra means something in . 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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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMakarapatra (ಮಕರಪತ್ರ):—[noun] a figure painted by women on their bodies with different dyes.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Partial matches: Patra, Makara.
Full-text: Makarikapatra, Makarike, Makari.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.1. Various other Head Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)