Ravana-hasta, Rāvaṇa-hasta, Ravanahasta: 2 definitions
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Ravana-hasta 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryRāvaṇa-hasta.—(ASLV), a musical instrument; may also indi- cate ‘twenty’ (cf. rāvaṇa-bhuja). Note: rāvaṇa-hasta is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRāvaṇahasta (ರಾವಣಹಸ್ತ):—[noun] = ರಾವಣ - [ravana -] 4.
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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Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Musical instruments (e.g., Stringed, Percussions, Cymbals and Wind-blown) < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Appendix 1 - List of plates: Stringed Instruments
Brinda or Vrinda—The orchestra < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) (by Artatrana Sarangi)
Royal routine of the King at Dawn (usah-kala) < [Chapter 4 - King and his Paraphernalia]