Bhila, Bhīla: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bhila means something in 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.
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Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarybhīla (भील).—m (bhilla S q. v.) A tribe or an individual of it, a Bhil.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhīla (भील) [Also spelled bhil]:—(nm) a tribe inhabiting the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, etc.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhilabhila, Bhilabhushana, Bhilakavadem, Bhilamo, Bhilamu, Bhilana, Bhilanvana, Bhilao, Bhilauan, Bhilava, Bhilava magaj, Bhilavada, Bhilavan, Bhilawa, Bhilawa beeja, Bhilawa phal, Bhilawa tree.
Ends with: Abhila, Bhilabhila, Gardabhila, Gaubhila, Girikumbhila, Gobhila, Kalabhila, Kujambhila, Kumbhila, Nabhila, Nikumbhila, Niumbhila, Pandavabhila, Rebhila, Sibhila, Svabhila.
Full-text: Gardabhilla, Bhaila, Bhilabhushana, Pandavabhila, Ranaca Raja, Abhila, Saurabh, Bhil.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Bhila, Bhīla; (plurals include: Bhilas, Bhīlas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Part 3: Description of Different Tribes and Sub-Castes < [Chapter 2 - Caste System]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 30 - Hemakuṇḍala and His Two Sons < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 40 - The glory of Śivarātri < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]