Necklace: 5 definitions
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Necklace means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, the history of ancient India. 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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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
The Necklace is associated with Kapittha-hasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—In the Śabdakalpadruma, the word kapittha is explained as a kind of tree where kapi i.e., monkey comes due to the greed of fruit. The word kapittha again denotes the fruit called wood apple. [...] Apart from holding a garland and necklace, the Abhinayadarpaṇa also suggests the use of this posture to show the activities like picking flowers, offering betel leaves, preparing paste, applying perfumes etc.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Necklaces (used for offering to a deity) are denoted in Sanskrit as Hāra, according to the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while discussing the Hagiography of Siddha Bauddhadeva]: “[...] The girl came there at midnight on the eighth lunar night. She prostrated before him and served him. (She) offered the god a necklace (hāra), anklets, bracelets and many kinds of clothes adorned with rubies and gems. [...] The girl offered everything to the God of the gods with devotion. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
India history and geography
Necklaces and (round earrings ornaments) were commonly found in the Sleeping chamber (of young ladies) in Ancient India, as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] Page 83.3-9: Here is the description of the house or the sleeping chambers of young ladies which were beautified for the reception of their husbands. The select items in this list are as follows: [e.g., putting on the śṛṅgāṭaka and valakkhala necklaces and round earrings ornaments;] [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Necklace, Te.
Starts with: Necklace poplar, Necklace sedge.
Full-text (+1294): Hara, Kanthika, Lambusha, Lalantika, Kanti, Ratnavali, Malika, Kudupa, Nakshatramala, Tarala, Guccha, Ratnamala, Vaijayanti, Urahsutrika, Shatayashtika, Graiva, Harayashti, Gutsa, Manavaka, Hira.
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Search found 314 books and stories containing Necklace, Necklaces, The necklace; (plurals include: Necklaces, Necklaceses, The necklaces). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Bracelets and Necklaces < [Volume 18, Issue 21 (2021)]
Radiological Dose Assessment to Members of the Public Using Consumer Products... < [Volume 18, Issue 14 (2021)]
Integrating the Gender Perspective into Literature Studies to Enhance Medical... < [Volume 17, Issue 24 (2020)]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 100 - The Story Of The Pearl Necklace < [Part III - Stories of the Cultivating Caste]
Story 266 - The Teacher and his Pupil < [Part III (c) - South Indian Stories]
Story 12 - The Black Storks’ Girl < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Necklace (Hara) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Necklet (Kanthi) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
The cultural life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 92: Mahāsāra-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 419: Sulasā-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 546: The Mahā-Ummagga-jātaka < [Volume 6]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Part 2 - Dress and decoration (found in the Śrīkaṇṭhacarita) < [Chapter IV - Socio-cultural study of the Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 6 - Kavisamaya or the poetic convention < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 5 - Śrīkaṇṭhacarita - Summary of contents < [Chapter II - The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
14.2. Ornaments (Bhūṣā) < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Part 7: Revenue and Taxation < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
3. Environmental Awareness in 7th century India < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]