Proper Nouns Lexicon

A regional dynasty active between the 5th and 7th centuries CE, the Kalachuris of Mahishmati played a transitional role between classical and medieval India.

The Kalachuris of Tripuri were an influential Indian dynasty that ruled central India from the 9th to the 12th century. Their capital was Tripuri, in present-day Madhya Pradesh.

 Kali is one of the most powerful Hindu goddesses, often associated with destruction and transformation. She embodies both the end of a cycle and the beginning of renewal.

"Kalinga" refers both to an ancient region located in eastern India and a specific architectural style that developed in this area.

Kamakhya is a Hindu goddess associated with fertility and creative power, primarily worshipped at the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.

Kanaka Sabha is a sacred hall located in the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, India, where important rituals and divine dances are performed in honor of Shiva.

The Kanva dynasty was a short-lived Indian dynasty that ruled parts of northern India from the first century BCE to the early Common Era, succeeding the Shunga dynasty in the Gangetic region.

The Karakhanids were a Turkic dynasty that ruled large parts of Central Asia between the tenth and early thirteenth centuries. Their reign marked a significant stage in the political and cultural Islamization of Transoxiana.

The Karaweik is a mythical bird in Burmese culture, often depicted in art and mythology as a golden swan. It is emblematic of Myanmar and symbolizes beauty and purity.

Karma Kagyu is one of the major sub-schools of the Kagyu tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. Founded by the first Karmapa, Düsum Khyenpa, in the 12th century, it is known for its lineage of reincarnated Karmapas and its deep meditative practices.