Pitakattalaya: 1 definition

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Pitakattalaya means something in the history of ancient India. 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: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure Register

Pitakattalaya:—The exterior of a Dewale or the portion outside the sanctuary. It is also a term applied to all the classes of tenants whose services am connected with the exterior of a Dewale, as distinguished from the Etul-kattale, tenants or servants of the sanctuary.

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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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