Harshapatha, Harṣapathā: 1 definition

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Harshapatha means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Harṣapathā can be transliterated into English as Harsapatha or Harshapatha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

India history and geography

Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study (history)

Harṣapathā (हर्षपथा) is the name of a river mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Śacī (the wife of Śakra) is stated to have appeared in the form of this river. The names Śacī and Śakrapathā are also most probably used for this river. For identification see Supra, s. v. Candravatī.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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