Bhattar: 1 definition
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Bhattar means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhattar, (Vedic bhartṛ to bhṛ) a husband; Nom. sg. bhattā Th. 2, 413; J. V, 104, 260 (here in meaning “supporter”); VI, 492; Gen. bhattu J. V, 169, 170; Acc. bhattāraṃ Th. 2, 412. (Page 497)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Starts with (+2): Bhattara, Bhattara haricandra, Bhattaraga, Bhattaraharicandra, Bhattarahasya, Bhattarak, Bhattaraka, Bhattaraka harishcandra, Bhattaraka-pad-anudhyata, Bhattarakabara, Bhattarakamatha, Bhattarakaprabha, Bhattarakavara, Bhattarakavasara, Bhattarakayatana, Bhattarama, Bhattarandhaka, Bhattarasvamin, Bhattaraya, Bhattarika.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Bhattar; (plurals include: Bhattars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Arulala Perumal temple daily Pujas < [Chapter 6]
Vishveswarar Sub-shrine < [Chapter 4]
Gold reserve of a Temple < [Chapter 3]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
The Bhattar < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
The Nambis and Vaikanasas < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
Social life and Communities of the Madurantaka region < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kadagodi < [Chapter XIX - Supplement]
Sri Ramanuja and Divya Prabandham < [October – December, 1995]
Reviews < [July 1967]
Aandaal’s Tiruppaavai-III < [July – September, 1989]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
The priestly class < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)