Pundi, Pūṇḍi, Pumdi: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Pundi means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Pūṇḍi is an archaeologically important site situated in Tiruvallur-taluk (Chingleput district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Pūṇḍi there is a Tamil inscription on the west wall of the prākāra (inside) at the Puṣpagirīśvara temple. It registers the grant of some specified lands by the vānattār to Tiruveṅgaḍamuḍaiyār Pillai, son of the temple accountant, Śeṅgalunīr Pillai of Madurāntakam, in recognition of his services in securing grants of lands for the god at Tiruppūṇḍiśvaram alias Mummalarāyar Pūṇḍi.
This inscription belongs to king Kumāra Mallikārjunadeva-mahārāya of the Vijayanagara dynasty.
Source: Shodhganga: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu1) Pundi refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Pundi] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma.
(Tanjavur) refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Pundi] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma. (Tiruvannamalai) refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Pundi] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPundi in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Rumex acetosa L. from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Acetosa hastifolia, Acetosa amplexicaulis, Acetosa officinalis. For the possible medicinal usage of pundi, 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.
Pundi [ಪುಂಡಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Hibiscus cannabinus L. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family.
Pundi in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Crotalaria juncea L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Crotalaria sericea, Crotalaria benghalensis, Crotalaria viminea.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Pundi in India is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria juncea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crotalaria porrecta Wall., nom. nud. (among others).
2) Pundi is also identified with Hibiscus cannabinus It has the synonym Furcaria cavanillesii Kostel. (etc.).
3) Pundi is also identified with Hibiscus nigrocaulis It has the synonym Hibiscus malangensis Baker f. (etc.).
4) Pundi is also identified with Polyalthia longifolia It has the synonym Uvaria altissima Pennant, nom. illeg. (etc.).
5) Pundi is also identified with Spondias pinnata It has the synonym Poupartia pinnata (L.f.) Blanco (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botany (1978)
· Allgemeine Medizinisch-Pharmazeutische Flora (1856)
· Bull. Jard. Bot. Nat. Belg. (1983)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Supplementum ad Methodum Plantas (1802)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pundi, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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 corpusPuṃḍi (ಪುಂಡಿ):—
1) [noun] the tree Spondias pinnata ( = S. mangifera) of anacardiaceae family.
2) [noun] its plum.
3) [noun] the plant Gymnacranthera canarica ( = Myristica canarica) of Myristicaceae family.
4) [noun] the plant Hibiscus cannabinus of Malvaceae family; deccan hemp.
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Pūṃḍi (ಪೂಂಡಿ):—
1) [noun] the tree Spondias pinnata ( = S. mangifera) of anacardiaceae family.
2) [noun] its plum.
3) [noun] the plant Gymnacranthera canarica ( = Myristica canarica) of Myristicaceae family.
4) [noun] the plant Hibiscus cannabinus of Malvaceae family; deccan hemp.
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)
Starts with: Pumdiriya, Pundi soppu, Pundi-bija, Pundia, Pundibija, Pundicura, Pundikura, Pundisoppu, Punti.
Ends with: Ennepumdi, Kempu pundi, Punti, Sanabina-pundi, Vilaayithi pundi, Vilayitipumdi.
Full-text (+8): Pumdrike, Vilaayithi pundi, Pundi-bija, Kempu pundi, Kaadu pundi soppu, Pundi soppu, Sanabina-pundi, Paparambakkam, Gudrahara, Natavadi, Barupunandu, Prakunora, Plaki, Dimila, Attilinandu, Pennatavadi, Kantheruvati, Kanderuvati, Kommanandu, Uttaravarusha.
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