Vasishthapura, Vāsiṣṭhapura, Vāśiṣṭhapura, Vasishtha-pura, Vashishtha-pura, Vashishthapura: 1 definition

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Vasishthapura 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 terms Vāsiṣṭhapura and Vāśiṣṭhapura can be transliterated into English as Vasisthapura or Vasishthapura or Vashishthapura, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)

Vāsiṣṭhapura (वासिष्ठपुर) or Vāśiṣṭhapura is one of the historical name for Vasantagarh, situated eight Kms. to the south of Piṇḍwārā. The inscription of the seventh or eighth century A.D. engraved on the walls of this temple definitely proves its ancientry. Besides, a pair of images of Rīṣabhadeva (Ṛṣabhadeva) with the inscription of 687 A.D. has been discovered from under the ground.

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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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