(myth.) the bolt or missile of Indra, the Chief of gods; the thunder-bolt.

a mineral consisting of nearly pure carbon in crystalline form, usu. colourless, the hardest natural substance known; diamond.

a kind of fish.

(pros.) a metrical foot consisting of three short syllables; tribrach.

a water jar.

a small water vessel with a narrow mouth, used in worshipping and on other auspicious occasions, as a symbol of the universe (or Cosmic waters) and its generative power.

an ornamental metal cover for the peak structure of a temple, temple-chariot, etc.

a person who is the pride of a society or community.

ಕಳಶವಿಟ್ಟಂತೆ kaḷaśaviṭṭante (fig.) like being a more distinctive accomplishment to one who is already has achieved many.

Indra, the Chief of gods, whose major weapon is a thunderbolt.