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Ellora 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.
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Source: archive.org: Personal and geographical names in the Gupta inscriptionsEllora is another name for Ilbalapura: a place name ending in pura mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. Ilbalapura is transformed into Ellora in the way that pura is changed to ora.
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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Starts with: Ellorai.
Full-text (+8): Pandavakritya, Kailasa, Ilbalapura, Mahamastakabhisheka, Gajasamharamurti, Bhamandala, Wall painting, Calukya, Rashtrakuta, Acinta, Krishna, Elephant, Animal life, Lion, Ghrishneshvara, Elapura, Fight, Mulabimba, Bhaddilapura, Bhaddalapura.
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Search found 50 books and stories containing Ellora; (plurals include: Elloras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
Temples at Ellora and Elephanta < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Layanas, Guhādharas and Guhārājas < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
(i) The Architect (Sthapati) < [Chapter 3 - The Architect and Architecture]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Siva Nataraja < [Chapter 5 - The Mythological Bridge]
Rise of Tantric Elements in Lakulisa-Pasupata order < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Iconographical Explanation < [Chapter 5 - The Mythological Bridge]
Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana (Study) (by R. Suthashi)
Description of Kalari-Murti < [Chapter 4 - Anthropomorphic forms of Shiva in Kerala Tantric works]
Description of Lingodbhava-Murti < [Chapter 4 - Anthropomorphic forms of Shiva in Kerala Tantric works]
Description of Gangadhara-Murti < [Chapter 4 - Anthropomorphic forms of Shiva in Kerala Tantric works]
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Historical background of cannabis sativa < [2021: Volume 10, July issue 8]
Characterization of dairy waste water and its effects on environment < [2015: Volume 4, July issue 7]
Ancient concepts of cosmetology in ayurveda < [2017: Volume 6, January issue 1]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Musical Instruments in Sculptures < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Storm in a Strange Sea < [January – March, 1984]
Rambling Thoughts on the Indian Art and < [April – June, 2008]
The Sculptor < [January 1965]
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