ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MELA
Hindi, from Sanskrit mēlā an assembly, from mil to meet.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MELA»
Discover the use of
mela in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mela and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pilgrimage and Power: The Kumbh
Mela in Allahabad, 1765-1954
In this book, Kama Maclean examines this tension and the manner in which it was negotiated by each side.
2
Pomponius
Mela's Description of the World
The first modern translation of one of the world's earliest ethnographies
Pomponius Mela, Frank E. Romer, 1998
3
Geography/De Situ Orbis A.D. 43
Pomponius Mela wrote the first systematic geography in Latin literature, datable to 43 A.D. This translation contains a facing page reproduction of the the typeset 1493 edition (Venice, Hermolaus Barbatus) of Mela's work.
Pomponius Mela, Paul Berry, 1997
4
Kumbha
Mela: History and Religion, Astronomy and Cosmobiology
This Book Relating To Kumbh Mela Looks At The Linkage Between Religious, Historical,Scientific And Social Aspets Defining This Festival-What Brings A Vast Humanity To The Mela At Specified Times. 2 Parts Containing Containing 8 Chapters ...
5
Gangasagar
Mela: A Pilgrim's Guide
On the history and religious significance of an annual Hindu religious festival and fair held at Ganga Sagar, West Bengal.
6
Am I a Redundant Human Being?
For the first time in English, a contemporary and friend of Virginia Woolf and Stefan Zweig gives us the definitive portrait of a woman lost on the margins of modern life.
7
A historical
mela: the ABC of India : the art, book & cinema
Produced in association with Osian's hugely successful auction of memorabilia relating to Hindi Cinema in the 1930s-70s, this publication forms an invaluable resource for fans, students and scholars of Indian visual culture.
Osian's (Firm), Neville Tuli, 2002
8
Mahakumbh, the Greatest Show on Earth
In fact, one of the most complicated task for Mela administration is to allot
camping ground and tents and furniture etc. to the Akharas and other institutions
as per their choice and liking. There is tremendous pressure on Mela
administration to ...
9
Latinas in the United States, set: A Historical Encyclopedia
Mothers of East Los Angeles (MELA) is a grassroots community-based
organization that was established by community members of Boyle Heights in
protest of environmental hazards. In 1985 a group of mothers actively involved in
local ...
Vicki L. Ruiz, Virginia Sánchez Korrol, 2006
10
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Jayanthi Bhagavata
Mela Natya Nataka ...
Comprises contributed articles on classical theater from Tamil Nadu.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MELA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
mela is used in the context of the following news items.
Small Bites: Mela turns 10
THE CREW: Mela's staff will celebrate the restaurant's 10th birthday on Tuesday, July 28, along with its customers. Pictured, from left, are some ... «Mountain Xpress, Jul 15»
Couple from Spain feels 'lost' in Nashik, misses Mela pulse
NASHIK: A brass lion on the flag, and a GPS pointer to the nearest water reservoir: this year's Kumbh Mela was set to blend tradition and ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Magical atmosphere in square as Crawley prepares for Mela
In preparation for the annual International Mela festival coming up this weekend, an International Summer Fest got underway in the town centre ... «West Sussex Gazette, Jul 15»
Zacks Upgrades MELA Sciences to "Hold" (MELA)
MELA Sciences logo MELA Sciences (NASDAQ:MELA) was upgraded by Zacks from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued ... «The Legacy, Jul 15»
Special trains for Shravani Mela
To coup with the expected rush of passengers during Shravani Mela at Baidyanathdham, Eastern Railway will run 40 pairs of Shravani Mela ... «The Echo of India, Jul 15»
Glasgow Mela founder launches Manchester spin-off event
AN actor and producer who was one of the founder members of Glasgow's Mela is bringing an event to Manchester. Subash Singh Pall is staging the Vaisakhi ... «Glasgow Evening Times, Jul 15»
Ananda Mela festival set for Saturday and Sunday
Ananda Mela is one of the biggest festivals of Indian art and culture in the Pacific Northwest, and is the largest cultural festival in Redmond, with ... «Redmond Reporter, Jul 15»
Passport Mela in Mundhwa, Aundh
PUNE: Passport Melas will be held at the Passport Seva Kendra in Mundhwa and also at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Sabhagruha in Aundh near ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
Blackburn Mela set to promote health and wellbeing
The Mela, incorporating the Baiter Sehat project in partnership with Blackburn and Darwen Borough Council, aims to promote health in the ... «This Is Lancashire, Jul 15»
Kanwar mela to get Rs 2.5 cr as first time government grant
The administration has been organizing the annual kanwar mela for years without any extra grant from the government. As it attracts over a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
