Nayak: 3 definitions
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Nayak means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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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India history and geography
Nayak Dynasty:—The last phase of art in the South was during the time of the Nayaks. Tirumala Nayak (AD 1623-1650) was a renowned patron of art. The most splendid gopura of the South is of the time of his period. In Tanjavur and Kumbakonam, Raghunathanayaka was responsible for excellent architecture and sculpture. This was the last period of art in South India.
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
Hindi dictionary
Nayak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a hero; leader, chief; a military official of a low rank; ~[tva] leadership; hegemony..—nayak (नायक) is alternatively transliterated as Nāyaka.
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Nepali dictionary
Nayak is another spelling for नायक [nāyaka].—n. 1. leader; 2. chief; principal; a pre-eminent or distinguished personage; 3. leading character; hero; protagonist; 4. a chief; master; lord; 5. Mil. a general; commander; 6. the central gem of a necklace; 7. a paradigm or leading example;
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 (+12): Nayak-ka, Nayaka, Nayaka-naraka, Nayakabhava, Nayakacatushtaya, Nayakacinnam, Nayakacuram, Nayakada, Nayakadhipa, Nayakadvaya, Nayakaggali, Nayakai, Nayakakkantam, Nayakalanidhi, Nayakam, Nayakamani, Nayakameni, Nayakampannu, Nayakamuttu, Nayakappanai.
Full-text: Tirumala Nayaka, Naraka, Nayak-ka, Nimitt-nayak, Nimitta-nayaka, Nayakatahkhte, Meenakshi, Patnuli, Caurashtirar, Minakshi, Khata, Ramaswamy, Ramasvamin, Dravidian architecture, Bangaru, Tamilnadu, Kumbakonam.
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Search found 59 books and stories containing Nayak; (plurals include: Nayaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Literary Contacts between Tamil and Telugu < [January – March, 1978]
Trichinopoly - the Athens of South India < [November-December, 1929]
Masti’s “Chenna Basava Nayaka” < [October – December, 1986]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Nāṭyaśāstra and regional deśi art forms < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix on Rajarajesvaram: Later History < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Parivaralayattu Pillaiyar < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples in Mannargudi < [Rajadhiraja I]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Religious Proselytism and Pluralism: Missionary Efforts in India < [Volume 87 (1994)]
Signes de la conversion au catholicisme dans l’Inde des xvie-xviie siècles < [Volume 182 (2018)]
Mission Linguistique: Indigenous Language Evolution in Tamil Lands < [Volume 103 (1998)]
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
Conclusion (Introduction) < [Chapter 6 - Conclusion]
2. Conclusion (Maṇḍapas) < [Chapter 6 - Conclusion]
Temple worship and Rituals as per Shaiva Agamas (by Gayathri Balasubramanian)
Part 13 - Rituals versus Development of Shaiva temple art and architecture < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]