Archives Glossary of special terms

raga-mala

garland of musical modes

raga-putras

sons of ragas

raga-putris

daughters of ragas

ragas

male musical modes

raginis

female musical modes

Rajakesari

Chola monarchs alternately took the title Rajakesari (King-lion) or Parakesari (Supreme lion). Also known as Rajakesarivarman or Parakesarivarman.

Rajakesarivarman

Chola monarchs alternately took the title Rajakesari (King-lion) or Parakesari (Supreme lion). Also known as Rajakesarivarman or Parakesarivarman.

rajatasabha

silver dance hall (of Natesa at Madurai)

ranga-mandapa

Equivalent of navaranga, corresponding th the maha-mandapa of southern vimana temples.

rasa

aesthetic experience

rasa-manjari

bouquet of delights

rasik-priya

connoisseurs’ delights

rasikala

appreciation

ratha

Chariot; monolithic vimana; temple chariot designed to transport processional images of deities during temple festival processions

ratnamakuta

gem decoration on crown

ratnapatta

gem strip decoration of coiffure

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