Nalia, Ṇāliā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nalia means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Valley1) Nalia is an Assamese term referring to “katari a cutter / small dao”.—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.
2) Nalia is also an Assamese term referring to “a variety of tamal”.
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) Ṇāliā (णालिआ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nālikā.
Ṇāliā has the following synonyms: Ṇāligā.
2) Ṇāliā (णालिआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nālikā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+31): Nala, Nalacchannasankhepa, Naladanda, Naladandaka, Naladandapatta, Nalagahana, Nalagara, Nalagarika, Nalagarikatthera, Nalaggi, Nalaggivanna, Nalaggivannasankasa, Nalagiridamana, Nalagirikatthera, Nalagirikattheraapadana, Nalagiripesana, Nalagirivissajjana, Nalaka, Nalakadaraka, Nalakagama.
Full-text (+26): Nala, Nalika, Nalina, Nalaka, Nalamina, Unnala, Nalasetu, Kanthanala, Nalakara, Nalavana, Nalasannibha, Nalamaya, Nalagara, Kumudanala, Nalamala, Nalakalapa, Vicchikanala, Vinalikata, Urunala, Nalacchannasankhepa.
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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (c): Bamboo Tying Strand (Tamal) < [Chapter 4]
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Part 17 - Four kinds of Pramana (measure) < [Introduction]