Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Nanda refer to an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Magadha during the 4th century BCE, immediately preceding the rise of Chandragupta Maurya.

Nandi is the sacred bull, the vehicle and loyal companion of the Hindu god Shiva, often depicted in temple iconography.

Naqada is an archaeological site in Upper Egypt, renowned for giving its name to the Naqada culture, a pre-dynastic Egyptian culture that developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE.

The Naqshbandi order is one of the most influential and widespread Sufi brotherhoods, founded in the 14th century by Baha-ud-Din Naqshband. It is distinguished by its silent approach to meditation and emphasis on inner purification.

Narasimha is the fourth avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, depicted as a man-lion, known for killing the demon Hiranyakashipu to protect his devotee Prahlada.

The Nasrids were a Muslim dynasty ruling over the Kingdom of Granada in Spain from the 13th to the 15th century, famed for their major architectural achievement, the Alhambra.

The Nava Nari Ashwa is a traditional Indian art form depicting a horse composed of nine female figures, similar to the Nava Nari Kunjara where an elephant is similarly represented.

The Nava Nari Kunjara is a traditional Indian art form depicting an elephant composed of nine female figures, similar to another representation where a horse is formed by female figures, known as Nava Nari Ashwa.

Navaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated over nine nights and ten days, honoring the goddess Durga and her various forms.

The Nayaks were regional rulers in South India, particularly influential from the 16th to the 18th century. They governed various regions such as Madurai, Thanjavur, and Gingee, significantly contributing to the architecture and culture of these areas.