Category Weights and measures

Units of measurement for lengths and weights

angula

Aṅgula (अङ्गुल), digit (finger-breadth); basic measuring unit for idols; unit of measurement (cf. Manangula); 12 Aṅgulas = 1 Vitasti 6 Yavas = 1 Adhama-mānāṅgula (inferior inch measure), 7 Yavas = 1 Madhyama-mānāṅgula (middling inch measure), 8 Yavas = 1 Uttama-mānāṅgula… Continue Reading →

ashtatala

Aṣṭatāla (अष्टताल), Measurement of images by eight tālas; measure of ordinary humans

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