Nalla, Nallā: 7 definitions

Introduction
India history
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Nalla means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, biology, 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: Temple management in the Āgamas (history)

Nallā is the name of a tax meaning “tax on cattle”, according to [medieval] temple inscriptions.—When lands were made over to temples as devadāna by kings, chieftains or other local residents, the temple became entitled to collect all the tax [viz., Nallā] from that land. In return the temple also had responsibilities towards that land. It is also known as Narpaśu, Narkiḍā or Nallerudu.

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nalla [ನಲ್ಲ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Psydrax dicoccos Gaertn. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Canthium dicoccum, Plectronia dicocca, Vangueria dicocca. For the possible medicinal usage of nalla, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Nalla in India is the name of a plant defined with Psydrax dicoccos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Canthium dicoccum Merr. (among others).

2) Nalla is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Anacardium orientale auct. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Taxon (1981)
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1928)
· Phytotherapy Research (2007)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nalla, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nalla (नल्ल):—[wrong reading] for nalva.

[Sanskrit to German]

Nalla in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Nalla (ನಲ್ಲ):—

1) [noun] a beloved man.

2) [noun] a man as related to a woman whom he is married to; husband.

3) [noun] a master; a lord.

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Nalla (ನಲ್ಲ):—

1) [adjective] good; excellent.

2) [adjective] beautiful; charming.

3) [adjective] pleasing; agreeable; suitable; beneficial.

4) [adjective] sweet; tasty.

5) [adjective] sharp; keen; honed.

6) [adjective] ample; sufficient; adequate.

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Nalla (ನಲ್ಲ):—[noun] the plant Plectronia didyma of Rubiaceae family.

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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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Search found 12 books and stories containing Nalla, Nallā, Nal-ā, Nal-a; (plurals include: Nallas, Nallās, ās, as). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Temples in Konerirajapuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]

Temples in Kamarasavalli < [Chapter IV - Temples of Sundara Chola’s Time]

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Pasuram 8.4.5 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Var kata aruvi)]

Pasuram 8.10.11 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Netumarku atimai)]

Pasuram 8.10.10 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Netumarku atimai)]

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Part 3 - Rivers and other water sources of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]

Part 7 - Location and trade routes of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]

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Greatness of liberated self < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]

Means of release in Shaiva Siddhanta—Importance of Preceptor < [Chapter 6 - Means to Release]