= ಕಂಕಿ.

heat - a) the condition of being hot; b) the sensation or perception of this; c) a form of energy arising from the random motion of the molecules of bodies, which may be transferred by conduction, convection or radiation; d) the amount of this needed to cause a specific process or evolved in a process.

desire - a) an unsatisfied longing or craving; b) an expression of this; c) something desired.

the goddess of rivers; the personified Gangā river.

a river in North India & Bangladesh, flowing from the Himalayas into the Bay of Bengal: (1,560 miles, 2,510 km.), considered as one of the most sacred rivers in India.

water, in gen.

water meant for religious purpose; holy water

ಗಂಗೆಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ, ಲಿಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ Gangāge kaṭṭilla, lingakke muṭṭilla (prov.) neither the river water or the linga (the idol of Śiva) can ever be defiled; ಗಂಗೆಗೆ ಹೋದರೂ, ತಂಬಿಗೆಯ ಮೇಲೇ ಜ್ಞಾನ Gangāge hōdarū tambigeya mēlē jñāna (prov.) worldly attachments never allows one to meditate on the Supreme.

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders; the neck esp. its front portion.

the millet Panicum italicum (= P. indicum, = Setaria italica) of Poaceae family; Indian millet.

the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family.

its nut; betel nut; areca nut.

= ಕಂಕಿ.

a thing or situation that causes great surprise.

to become black or turn dark.

(fig.) to lose original colour, lustre, reputation, etc.