Bhavai, Bhavaī: 2 definitions
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Bhavai means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesBhavai refers to “folk drama”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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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Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarybhavaī (भवई).—m A tribe or an individual of it. They are actors and dancers by profession. They belong to Gujarath.
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bhāvaī (भावई).—f The day of the change of moon in the month jyēṣṭha. 2 A plant, Cassia fistula.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishbhavaī (भवई).—m A tribe or an individual of it. They are actors and dancers by profession.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhavaikarasa, Bhavairankaritapadyatika.
Ends with: Pabhavai.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Bhavai, Bhavaī, Bhāvaī; (plurals include: Bhavais, Bhavaīs, Bhāvaīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Similarities Between Bhavai And Folk Art Forms < [April – June, 1999]
The Kalaapam < [January 1955]
Harijans of Mehesana < [July 1960]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in contemporary Sanskrit theatre < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 1.7 - Adhyātma, Bhāvanā, Dhyāna, Svādhyāya and Saṃyama Yoga < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 38 - Chhar Sar < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Lecture 2: On Activity < [Book 2]