Petal, Peṭal: 3 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Shilpashastra
Biology
Languages
1. Kannada
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Introduction:

Petal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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

Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)

The Petals (of a lotus) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Patra, which follows specific guidelines of ancient Indian Painting (citra), 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 Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa also, different kinds of eyes and their particular shapes are elaborately discussed in the context of Painting. The forth variety of eye should be in the shape of padma-patra i.e., petal of lotus flower and the size should be nine yavas. In the Kumārasambhava, Pārvatī is referred to utpalākṣyā i.e., one with the eyes in the shape of utpala i.e., lotus. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa states that the eyes of the scared and lamenting person should be in the shape of lotus petal.

context information

Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Petal in Pakistan is the name of a plant defined with Trichosanthes dioica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

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

· Flora Indica (1832)

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

context information

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

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Peṭal (ಪೆಟಲ್):—[noun] = ಪೆಟಲು [petalu].

context information

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 156 books and stories containing Petal, Peṭal; (plurals include: Petals, Peṭals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 1.2.50 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Abode of Śrī Goloka]

Verses 5.15.13-15 < [Chapter 15 - Seeing Sri Radha]

Verse 6.18.36 < [Chapter 18 - In the Course of Describing the Glories of Siddhāśrama, a Description of the Rāsa-dance Festival]

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Chapter 69 - The Story of Kṛṣṇa Begins < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]

Chapter 70 - A Description of Śrīkṛṣṇa < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]

Chapter 235 - The Birth of Heretics < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]

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69. Fumaria parviflora, Lamk < [Fumarioideae / Fumariaceae (fumitory family)]

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26. Actaea spicata. Linn. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]

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