Where does “వడమాల” come from?
వడమాల (Telugu) comes from Telugu మాల, from Sanskrit माला — garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary.
వడమాల (Telugu): a garland of vada, worn by Lord Hanuman
Definitions
- a garland of vada, worn by Lord Hanuman
Ancestry of “వడమాల”, step by step
వడమాల traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Telugu మాల
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | మాల | garland; A pariah, an outcaste |
| 2 | Sanskrit | माला | garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary |
via Telugu వడ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | వడ | a sort of savory cake made of pulses - vada |