Mangal: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Mangal means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, biology. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Mangal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word .
Images (photo gallery)
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesMangal refers to “Auspicious”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mangal in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
2) Mangal is also identified with Populus ciliata It has the synonym Populus ciliata Schur (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. (2008)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Illustrations of the Botany
· Numer. List (2796)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mangal, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMangal in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) (the planet) Mars; Tuesday; auspiciousness; well-being, welfare; (a) auspicious; -[kalasha] see -[ghata; -kamana] good wishes, benediction; ~[karaka/kari] good, auspicious; benedictory; -[karya] a festive occasion, an auspicious ceremony/function; -[gana/gita] auspicious song/singing; -[graha] the Mars; a lucky star; -[ghata] the water-filled pitcher placed in front of the deity on auspicious occasions; -[devata] a tutelary deity; -[dhvani] the tumultous sound of auspicious songs etc.; marriage-music or singing; ~[prada] good, bestowing welfare, auspicious; benedictory; ~[maya] good, happy, auspicious; ~[vara/vasara] Tuesday; -[shabda] auspicious/benedictory utterance or word; -[samacara] good news, happy news; ~[sucaka] auguring good luck, auspicious; ~[sutra] lit. the lucky thread—the sacred marriage thread worn by a woman as long as her husband lives; the thread wrapped round the wrist on auspicious occasions; -[gana] to sing auspicious songs on festive occasions..—mangal (मंगल) is alternatively transliterated as Maṃgala.
...
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMangal is another spelling for मंगल [maṃgala].—n. → मङ्गल [maṅgala]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+320): Mamgalabera, Mamgalacarita, Mamgalacarite, Mamgalaga, Mamgalagatre, Mamgalakaishiki, Mamgalakalashacaupai, Mamgalakashta, Mamgalamani, Mamgalambadu, Mamgalamga, Mamgalamgi, Mamgalatali, Mamgalate, Mamgalavade, Mamgalavai, Mamgalavai, Mamgalavare, Mamgalavatta, Mamgale.
Ends with: Amangal, Cenkalmankal, Chaul-mangal, Gathemangal, Jainmangal, Karankumankal, Kharika-mangal, Mamangal, Mangarr mangal, Mankal, Puthi-mangal.
Full-text (+4): Mangarr mangal, Ananda-mangala, Mangalakarman, Mangal-karm, Pullai, Mankaniram, Punci, Mangal-grah, Mangal fera, Sauviranjanam, Puncal, Karukumalai, Kanpukaiccal, Mangal-kalash, Chaul-mangal, Cenkalmankal, Kharika-mangal, Puthi-mangal, Four Mangal Fera, Mangal-choa.
Relevant text
Search found 11 books and stories containing Mangal, Mangaal; (plurals include: Mangals, Mangaals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 29 - Gai Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Chapter 35 - Vikram and Khapro < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Folk Culture of Bengal < [October – December, 1999]
Tulsi and Tunchan < [April – June, 1988]
Handcuffed with Jawaharlal < [April – June and July – September, 1996]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 47 - On Manasā’s story < [Book 9]
Chapter 26 - On the narration of Sāvitrī < [Book 9]
Chapter 4 - On the hymn, worship and Kavaca of Sarasvatī Devī < [Book 9]
Graha Dasha < [Astrology In Garuda Purana]
The Chariots Of Navgrahas < [Astrology In Garuda Purana]
Chaitanya's Life and Teachings (by Krishna-das Kaviraj)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 18.35 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]
Related products
