MELUHHA. MELAKA. MELA. MEL. TA-MIL.
Meluhha/Melukhkha - This term appears in several ancient texts, including the Sumerian and Akkadian texts, and is thought to refer to the Indus Valley Civilization. Some scholars believe that the word has Dravidian origins.
Melaka - assemblage; “visionary encounters (with the Goddesses)”; the “union” (of Śiva and Śakti); Yoginīmelaka, “a meeting with Yoginīs”
Meru - This is a mountain that is considered sacred in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. The word is believed to have Dravidian roots.
Mela - This is a Sanskrit word that means "gathering" or "assembly". It is commonly used to refer to large festivals and gatherings in India.
Melammu - This is a Sumerian word that means "divine radiance" or "divine glory". It is believed to have Dravidian roots.
Melakadambur - This is a village in Tamil Nadu, India, that is known for its ancient Hindu temple. The name of the village is believed to have originated from a combination of two words - "melai" (Tamil for high) and "kadambu" (Tamil for tree).
Melakarta - This is a system of organizing and classifying musical scales in Carnatic music, a classical music tradition from South India. The term "melakarta" literally means "primary scales" in Sanskrit, but its exact origins are unclear and it may have Dravidian roots.
Melaka - This is a city in Malaysia that was an important trading port in ancient times. The name is thought to have originated from a combination of two words - "mele" (Tamil for hill) and "ka" (Sanskrit for foot), referring to the city's location at the foot of a hill.
Melana - a form of dance in Odisha
Melap - a traditional musical instrument in Rajasthan
Melchham - a folk dance form in Himachal Pradesh
Mel - a festival celebrated in Assam
Melana - a religious festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya
Mel - a community gathering in Punjab
Melo - a type of folk song in West Bengal
Melava - a gathering of people for a social or religious occasion in Maharashtra
Meluha - an ancient civilization in the Indus Valley
Mel - a gathering of people for social and cultural events in Kerala
Mela - a festival or fair held in various parts of India
Melat - a type of song in the Maldives
Melan - a traditional wrestling competition in Uttarakhand
Mela-kacheri - a type of music concert in Tamil Nadu
Melattur style - a style of Bharatanatyam dance in Tamil Nadu
Melodious - having a pleasant tune or melody in music
Melam - a type of percussion music in Kerala
Melapadam - a musical composition in the Indian classical tradition
Melakarta - a system of classification of ragas in Carnatic music
Melavu - a traditional folk dance in Andhra Pradesh
Melghat - a mountain range in Maharashtra
Melkote - a town in Karnataka known for its temples
Melnattu - a term used to describe the western region of Tamil Nadu
Melukote - a town in Karnataka known for its temples
Meliaputti - a town in Andhra Pradesh
Melavasal - a place in Tamil Nadu known for its silk production
Melachirappalli - a town in Tamil Nadu
Melur - a town in Tamil Nadu
Melathiruppanthuruthi - a village in Tamil Nadu
Melmaruvathur - a town in Tamil Nadu known for its temple
Melanam - a type of ceremonial procession in Kerala
Melapalayam - a town in Tamil Nadu
Melmuri - a village in Kerala
Melparamba - a village in Kerala
Melkam - a traditional dance in Assam
Melamchi - a river in Nepal
Melukavu - a village in Kerala
Melmadoor - a village in Telangana
Melukote Narasimha - a form of Lord Vishnu worshipped in Karnataka
Melkallur - a village in Tamil Nadu
Melasani - a village in Karnataka
Melkamane - a village in Karnataka
Melvettoor - a village in Kerala
Melthonnakkal - a village in Kerala
Melukote Vyasaraya - a prominent philosopher and saint in the Madhva tradition
Meloor - a village in Kerala
Melkavattur - a village in Tamil Nadu
Meladi - a village in Rajasthan.
SIDENOTE
"mel-" or "meldh-" which means "dark," "black," or "soil” is found in various Indo-European languages, such as the Latin word "melas," the Greek word "mélās," the Old English word "melan," and the Sanskrit word "mālā."
