Kailash, Kailāsh: 1 definition
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Kailash means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
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Source: WikiPedia: HinduismKailāsh (कैलास): It is a peak in the Gangdisê mountains, the source of rivers in Asia—the Indus River, the Sutlej River, and the Brahmaputra River—and is considered as a sacred place in four religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bön faith. The mountain lies near Lake Manasarowar and Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
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Starts with: Kailasa, Kailasanatha, Kailashacchanda, Kailashachchhanda, Kailashakanta, Kailashapitha, Kailashi almora, Kailashialkoru.
Full-text: Kailasa, Mukasura, Shiva Puja, Shatadru, Shiva, Siv, Sthapati, Tonpa Shenrab.
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Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
1. Zhangzhung Civilization (introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]
9. Zhangzhung sMar yig as the Source < [Chapter 5 - Tibetan Language and Writing System]
5. Zhangzhung Script < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Jaina Antiquities at Koisali (Mayurbhanj) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
(i) The Architect (Sthapati) < [Chapter 3 - The Architect and Architecture]
(ii) Subject-matter of Architecture (Vāstu) < [Chapter 2 - Scope and Subject-matter]
Change, Celebration and Practice (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Silver (raupya) < [Chapter II - Metals (2): Raupya (silver)]