Drum: 4 definitions
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Drum means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Drum has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Drama.
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)Drum-shaped Temples (in ancient Indian architecture) are denoted by the Sanskrit term M峁沝a峁単a, as described in literature such as the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擨t is quite difficult to say about a definite number of varieties of Hindu temples but in the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 hundred varieties of temples have been enumerated. For example, Drum-shaped. These temples are classified according to the particular shape, amount of storeys and other common elements, such as the number of pavilions, doors and roofs. [...] The Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 relates that the temple named M峁沝a峁単a should be constructed in the shape of a Drum.
Vastushastra (啶掂ぞ啶膏啶む啶多ぞ啶膏啶む啶�, v膩stu艣膩stra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri鈥檚 Kuvalayamala-kathaDrum refers to one of the various attributes held by the Eight auspicious Girls (representing the eight celestial nymphs of Indra鈥檚 heaven) (also: 补峁ａ弓补办补苍测腻), according to Uddyotanas奴ri in his 8th-century Kuvalayam膩l膩 (a Prakrit Camp奴, similar to K膩vya poetry).鈥擯age 93.17-8: There is a list of Eight auspicious girls holding respectively sprouted water-jars, fan-palm, fly-whisk, parasol, mirror, 尘峁沝补峁単补, harp, drum and cloth and ornaments. These were regarded as eight celestial nymphs of Indra鈥檚 heaven and frequently referred in literature as 补峁ａ弓补办补苍测腻 or 蝉补产丑腻-办补苍测腻. [...]
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Drum in Hindi refers in English to:鈥�(nm) a drum..鈥攄rum (啶∴啶班ぎ) is alternatively transliterated as 岣宺ama.
2) Drum in Hindi refers in English to:鈥�(nm) a tree..鈥攄rum (啶︵啶班啶�) is alternatively transliterated as Druma.
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Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDrum is another spelling for 啶∴啶班ぎ [岣峳补尘补].鈥攏. drum;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+9): Drum tree, Druma, Drumabjaketu, Drumabjam, Drumacchedaprayashcitta, Drumachedaprayashcitta, Drumada, Drumagra, Drumajati, Drumakimnararaja, Drumaksha, Drumakulya, Drumala, Drumalata, Drumalaya, Drumamaya, Drumant, Drumara, Drumari, Drumashirsha.
Full-text (+2659): Dundubhi, Damaru, Mridanga, Pataha, Muraja, Bheri, Dendima, Dhakka, Panava, Anaka, Tola, Jharjhara, Mukunda, Avanaddha, Abhayadindima, Prangana, Anakadundubhi, Angin, Mardala, Maddu.
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Search found 333 books and stories containing Drum, Drums; (plurals include: Drums, Drumses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Appendix 7.8 - Musical Instruments from Ancient Africa
Origin of the Puskara (Ankya and Alingya) < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Classification of Indian Musical instruments < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Percussion instruments (Anaddha) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Musicians, dancers and theater artists < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Depiction of Dance < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Chapter XXXIII - On Covered Instruments (avanaddha)
Chapter IV - Description of the Class Dance (t膩峁囜笉ava)
Part 2 - The Ancient Indian Theory and Practice of Music < [Introduction, Part 2]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.3 - (d) Technical terms used by Arurar in relation to Dance and Music < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 94 - Thirumuruganpoondi or Tirumurukanpunti (Hymn 49) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Chapter 4.3 - (c) Sculptures of Shiva and Dance < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter 4 - The Jackal and His Neighbours < [Appendix]
Chapter CXLII - The Too Particular Wife < [Part III]
Chapter XX - Kara and Guja < [Part I]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
17. Music, Dance and Musical Instruments < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Part 9.5: Dress and Other Amenities of a Soldier < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
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