Bhagirath: 1 definition
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Bhagirath means something in Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Bhagirath has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Bhagiratha.
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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhagirath in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) an ancient Indian king of the solar dynasty who is supposed to have caused the river Ganga: to descend on earth through his unprecedented penance; —[prayatna] a Herculean effort, tremendous effort..—bhagirath (भगीरथ) is alternatively transliterated as Bhagīratha.
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Starts with: Bhagiratha, Bhagiratha megha, Bhagiratha mishra, Bhagirathadatta, Bhagirathakanya, Bhagirathapatha, Bhagirathaprayatna, Bhagirathasuta, Bhagirathatirtha, Bhagirathayashas, Bhagirathi, Bhagirathicampu, Bhagirathinatha, Bhagirathiprarthana, Bhagirathivallabha, Bhagirathopakhyana.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bhagirath; (plurals include: Bhagiraths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LX < [Abhimanyu-badha Parva]
I Remember “Kinnerasani” < [October – December, 1996]
Books and Authors < [April – June, 1997]
Stylistics and Literary Criticism in Hindi < [July 1969]