Pattavardhana, Paṭṭavardhana: 2 definitions
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Pattavardhana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexPaṭṭavardhana (पट्टवर्धन).—Mode of wearing the tilaka on the forehead. Other modes are Ūrdhva puṇḍra, Tripuṇḍra and Agastyapatrākāra.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 38. 22.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPaṭṭavardhana (ಪಟ್ಟವರ್ಧನ):—
1) [noun] a distinguished, royal elephant.
2) [noun] a horse having white feet and face, considered as an auspicious one.
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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Starts with: Pattavardhana mahadeva bhatta.
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