Common Nouns Lexicon

Lingayatism is a religious movement founded in the 12th century in India, emphasizing personal worship of Shiva through the linga and rejecting the caste system.

Loculi refer to the wall niches in catacombs, used since antiquity for burying the deceased.

A lunar calendar is a timekeeping system based on the phases of the Moon, historically used by many civilizations and still central to various religious traditions.

A madrasa is a traditional Islamic school where religious sciences are primarily taught.

The mahājanapadas were sixteen major kingdoms or republics of ancient India that emerged around the 6th century BCE, following the end of the Vedic period.

Mahaprasad is a sacred food offering in Hindu temples, particularly prevalent in the state of Odisha, India.

A maharaja is a royal title of Sanskrit origin meaning "great king". Used by numerous rulers across the Indian subcontinent since antiquity, it designates a high-ranking sovereign ruling over a kingdom or princely state. It is one of the most prestigious royal titles in Indian history.

A maharana is a royal title borne primarily by the rulers of the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan. Literally meaning "great rana", it distinguishes the sovereigns of this Rajput dynasty and ranks among the most prestigious royal titles in Indian history.

A mahavihara is a large Buddhist monastery, often used as a center for learning and religious practice. These monastic complexes played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism across Asia.

Mahāvrata refers, in Jainism, to the five “great vows” observed by monks and nuns, forming the foundation of their ascetic and ethical commitment.