Pattini-netuma: 1 definition

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Pattini-netuma means something in 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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Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure Register

Pattini-netuma:—Dance held by Nilawasam tenants in charge of temple cattle, who serves at the giving of fresh milk called “ Hunkiri-payinda-kirima and at the “Kiri-itirima” ceremony of boiling milk in Dewale at the new year, and sprinkling it about the precincts, in expression of a wish that the year may be a prosperous one.

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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.

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