Nupa, Nūpā: 1 definition
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Nupa 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexNūpā (नूपा).—A river from the Pāriyātra.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 16. 28.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nupa paat, Nupakacceti, Nupakam, Nupam, Nuparama.
Ends with: Antinupa, Anupa, Darbhanupa, Dhenupa, Enupa, Janupa, Mahanupa, Renupa, Sa-jangal-anupa, Sagaranupa, Sanupa, Snupa, Tanupa, Venupa.
Full-text: Nupa paat.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Nupa, Nūpā; (plurals include: Nupas, Nūpās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 16 - The Description of Bharata < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
A Glimpse into Sinhalese Poetry < [May, 1928]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 87 - Śruti Gītā (Hyman of Praise by The Vedas) < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]