Devapattana, Devapaṭṭana, Deva-pattana: 4 definitions
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Devapattana 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.
India history and geography
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Devapaṭṭaṇa (देवपट्टण) (identified with Somanāthapattana or Prabhāsa) is the name of an ancient locality, associated with Satyapura, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—[(17) 29.16], § 3: Bühler EI I p. 271 identifies this city with Somanāthapattana or Prabhāsa, famous Tīrtha Sivaïte of Surashtra, currently known under the name of Veraval.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevapattana (देवपत्तन):—[=deva-pattana] [from deva] n. Name of a town, [Catalogue(s)]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pattana, Deva.
Ends with: Baladevapattana.
Full-text: Baladevapattana, Somnath.
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The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 30 - Extermination of the Race of Yādavas < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Chapter 78 - Dantavaktra and Vidūratha Slain: Balarāma’s Pilgrimage < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
History of Lakulisa-Pasupata order < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]