Melam

Language - Urdu

Telugu Word - పకోటాక్కళిల్ పణిపురియుమ్ ఇచైక్కుఴువిన్ ఆతరవిఱ్కాక

For the support of a musical band employed in pagodas (temples). Example: The 'Melam' lands were granted to musicians and their families who provided musical accompaniment during temple ceremonies and festivals. This term highlights the importance of music and artistic performances in religious traditions and the role of land grants in supporting these cultural expressions.