Nandyavarta, Nandyāvarta, Nandi-avarta, Namdyavarta: 18 definitions
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra1) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त):—One of the eight types of villages, according to Chapter 9 of the Mānasāra (called the grāmalakṣaṇam). The Mānasāra is one of the traditional authorative Hindu treatises on Vāstuśāstra (science of architecture). The form of this village is said to be tattadrūpeṇa, which means it represents the form of the meaning of its Sanskrit name.
2) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) refers to a type of temple (prāsāda) classified under the group named Lalita, according to Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra chapter 56. The Lalita group contains twenty-five out of a sixty-four total prāsādas (temples) classified under four groups in this chapter. The Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra is an 11th-century encyclopedia dealing with various topics from the Vāstuśāstra.
Nandyāvarta is mentioned in another list of 40 temples, in the Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra, chapter 57, where it is mentioned as one of the six temples being a favorite of Śiva.
Nandyāvarta is found in another list in the Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra, chapter 60, where it is mentioned in a list of thirty-six Prāsādas (temples) having activities of the townsmen entailing Sādhārās.
Nandyāvarta is also listed in the Suprabhedāgama, which describes a list of 13 temple types. This list represents the earliest form of the classification of temples in the South Indian Vāstuśāstra literature.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) (or Nandikāvarta) refers to a type of ground plan for the construction of buildings, according to scriptural sources such as the Mayasaṃgraha (verse 5.202-206), Bṛhatkālottara (prāsśdalakṣaṇa-paṭala verse 218-221), Kiraṇa (verse 19.15-17) and the Piṅgalāmata (verse 10.93-128).—Nandyāvarta serves as a simpler residence to house higher-ups—nobility, army generals, and gurus—and their households. In this case, laid over the fundamental 9-by-9-part deity map is a building design of 5 parts by 5 parts, with spacing between chambers that produces an array of nine chambers in total, or eight if the central position is left undesignated. Each of the eight or nine chambers is assigned a function.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Agriculture: A SurveyNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त, “quadrangle”) refers to a “quadrangle with an opening to the west” and represents one of the layout designs for gardens and orchards mentioned in the Vṛkṣāyurveda: a Sanskrit text by written by Surapāla that deals with agriculture (kṛṣi).—Surapāla’s text mentions 170 species of plants including trees, shrubs and a few herbs, and deals with the laying out gardens and orchards and growing unusual trees. Layouts included designs such as nandyāvarta (quadrangle).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Kavya (poetry)
Source: academia.edu: Bhoja’s Mechanical GardenNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) refers to the “special design type of fountain houses” (dhārāgṛha).—A great variety of water mechanisms are mentioned, and Bhoja delineates no less than four distinct types of fountain houses (dhārāgṛha) that were to be enjoyed by kings: [viz., the special design (nandyāvarta)]. All were to have structures made of elaborate carved wood and to be filled with statues and mechanical devices—of birds and various other figures including monkeys with gaping mouths.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: Handbook of Chinese Buddhism Being Sanskrit-Chinese DictionaryNandyāvarta (Pāli. Nandiyavata):—Explained by lit. rotating to the right. A conch with spirals running to the right, a mystic symbol of good omen.
Source: Google Books: Dravidian TheoriesNandyāvarta (‘a flower plant’), in Tamil: nantyāvaṭṭai.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: The Jaina IconographyNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) is defined as a Svastika with nine corners. It is a peculiar geometrical pattern. (See Colebrooke’s Mis. Essays, Ed. by Cowell Vol. II p. 190).
Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra1) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) is the name of Brahmā’s vimāna (celestial car), according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, “[...] Brahmā, attended by gods of four lacs of palaces came to the Master’s presence in the car Nandyāvarta”.
2) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) refers to one of the “three auspicious signs” as well as one of the “eight auspicious things” in Jainism, according to the same chapter.—Accordingly: “[...] Then, after circumambulating it, he ascended his aerial car, like his own lofty pride, by the east steps. [...] Then Śakra’s Śāmānikas, like other forms of Śakra, ascended by the north steps and took their proper seats. [...] In front of the Lord of Paulomī (Śakra) seated on the lion-throne shone eight groups of the eight auspicious things, [viz., nandyāvarta], etc. [...]”.
3) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त) or Nandyāvartapura is the name of an ancient kingdom, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of Sītā].—Accordingly: as a messenger said to king Mahīdhara: “The king of Nandyāvarta-pura, Ativīrya, an ocean of strength, summons you for assistance in a quarrel with Bharata that has arisen. Many kings have come in Dāśarathi’s army. Therefore, you, very powerful, are summoned by Ativīrya”.
Source: JAINpedia: Eight auspicious symbolsThe nandyāvarta is a shape like a labyrinth or a larger form of svastika. The term itself implies something positive, for nandī means 'joy, prosperity'. This diagram has nine branches, which are said to symbolise the nine treasures of a universal monarch.
Source: WikiPedia: JainismThe Nandavarta or Nandyavarta is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Jainism for the Svetambara sect. It is an ashtamangala which is used for worship, and could be made with rice grains.
Source: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscriptsNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त).—One of the eight providential symbols, or, aṣṭamaṅgala.—The nine ponted form, represents the fact that the Jineśvara’s devotees obtain treasure in all directions.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNandyavarta [ನಂದ್ಯಾವರ್ತ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Tabernaemontana divaricata Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Tabernaemontana citrifolia, Tabernaemontana coronaria, Nerium coronarium. For the possible medicinal usage of nandyavarta, 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.
Nandyavarta [नन्द्यावर्त] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त).—
1) a sort of building in the form of a quadrangle without a western gate; (n. also).
2) Anything so formed (as dish, vessel saṃpuṭitādyarghapātrāṇi); Mahābhārata (Bombay) 7.82.2.
Derivable forms: nandyāvartaḥ (नन्द्यावर्तः).
Nandyāvarta is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nandi and āvarta (आवर्त).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त).—m. a certain diagram, Mahābhārata 7, 2930. Brahmāvarta, i. e.
Nandyāvarta is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nandi and āvarta (आवर्त).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nandyāvarta (नन्द्यावर्त):—[=nandy-āvarta] [from nandi > nand] m. a kind of diagram, [Mahābhārata; Varāha-mihira] (cf. ndikāv)
2) [v.s. ...] anything so formed (e.g. a dish or vessel), [Mahābhārata vii, 2930] ([Nīlakaṇṭha]), a palace or temple, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā lii, 32] (also n., [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.])
3) [v.s. ...] a cake, [MnGṛh.]
4) [v.s. ...] a species of large fish, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] Tabemaemontana Coronaria, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] the holy fig-tree, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] any tree, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) [v.s. ...] a kind of shell, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
9) [v.s. ...] cf. [Monier-Williams’ Buddhism 523]
10) [v.s. ...] (in music) a [particular] attitude in dancing.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNaṃdyāvarta (ನಂದ್ಯಾವರ್ತ):—
1) [noun] = ನಂದಿಬಟ್ಟಲು [namdibattalu].
2) [noun] the valerian plant Valeriana wallichii of Valerianaceae family; Indian Valerian.
3) [noun] (archit.) a type of circular building that does not have a door on its west side.
4) [noun] a species of large fish.
5) [noun] a particular kind of mark on the body of a horse.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Nandy, Avarta, Nandi, Nanti.
Starts with: Namdyavartavimana, Nandyavartah, Nandyavartaka, Nandyavartapura, Nandyavartashila.
Ends with: Cakrasvastikanandyavarta.
Full-text: Nandikavarta, Cakrasvastikanandyavarta, Shrivatsamuktikanandyavartalakshitapanipadatalata, Ashtamangala, Aranatha, Nantiyavarttattaman, Ashtamangalika, Nantiyavattam, Sanja, Khendra, Dharanidevi, Govinda, Lalita, Ara, Dharagriha, Dharani, Tara, Yakshendra, Avarta, Anuvyanjana.
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