Theka, Ṭhēkā, Ṭhekā: 7 definitions

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Theka means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, Hindi. 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

Ṭheka.—(LP), special restraint. Note: ṭheka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

1) Theka is an Assamese term referring to “prop”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

2) Theka is also a Deori term referring to “common rafter”.

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley
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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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Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

ṭhēkā (ठेका).—m A slow measure in beating the pakhavāja. v dhara. 2 A vigorous setting in (as of rain): a heavy attack (as of fever): a determined onset or set to (upon a course of study, work, or sport): a set to (upon reading the Vedas) of the religious scamps of Benares, upon the excitement of Bhang. v lāva g. of o. See further under ṭhāṅkā Sig. II. āpalā ṭhēkā cālaviṇēṃ To push on one's own (will, way, mind, object.) ṭhēkā lāvūna dēṇēṃ To impress upon another a sense of our superiority.

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

ṭhēkā (ठेका).—m A slow measure in beating the pakhavāja. v dhara. A vigourous setting in (as of rain). āpalā ṭhēkā cālaviṇēṃ To push on one's own (will, way, mind, object.)

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English
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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Hindi dictionary

Ṭhekā (ठेका):—(nm) a contract; halting place; rhythmic percussion or stress (in music); [ṭhekedāra] a contractor; —[lenā] to own responsibility; to hold aloft the banner of; to be in possession of.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Kannada-English dictionary

Ṭhēkā (ಠೇಕಾ):—

1) [noun] a stroke with a finger on any percussion instrument while playing.

2) [noun] a slow measure in beating a percussion instrument.

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus
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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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Nepali dictionary

1) Ṭheka (ठेक):—n. 1. fixed charge; 2. contract; lease; 3. cash/goods as mentioned in contract/lease;

2) Ṭhekā (ठेका):—n. pl. of ठेको [ṭheko]

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary
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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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