Asikunda, Asikuṇḍa, Asi-kunda, Asikuṃḍa, Asikumda, Asi-kumda, Asikuṃda: 2 definitions
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Asikunda 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.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismAsikuṇḍa (असिकुण्ड)—One of the several gaṭhas (bathing places) in the twelve forests on the banks of the Yamunā.
India history and geography
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Asikuṃda (असिकुंद) is the name of a Tīrtha (i.e., non-Jaina holy places), associated with Ahicchatrā, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—[(9) 19.1-2], § 5: cf. Growse 1978 ( 1 1883) p. 141-148 and Entwistle 1987.
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.19.37 < [Chapter 19 - A Thousand Names of Srī Yamunā]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 208 - The Greatness of Dvārakā < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]