Akshatatritiya, Akṣatatṛtīyā, Akṣatatṛtiyā, Akshata-tritiya: 2 definitions

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Akshatatritiya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Akṣatatṛtīyā and Akṣatatṛtiyā can be transliterated into English as Aksatatrtiya or Akshatatritiya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Kavya (poetry)

[«previous next»] — Akshatatritiya in Kavya glossary
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)

Akṣatatṛtiyā (अक्षततृतिया) Sanskrit in (or Akkhayataiyā in Prakrit) refers to the “feast of the breaking of the fast of Ṛṣabha, the third day of the month of Vaiśākha”, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).

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Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.

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India history and geography

[«previous next»] — Akshatatritiya in India history glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Akṣata-tṛtīyā.—(EI 24), same as akṣaya-tṛtīyā. Note: akṣata-tṛtīyā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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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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