Gahadavala, Gāhaḍavāla: 1 definition
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Gahadavala 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: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas (history)Gāhaḍavāla is the name of an ancient dynasty from Kanauj where Shaivism thrived between the 10th and 12th centuries, according to Dr. Akhilesh K. Dubey (2005). He notes several grants to temples, Śaiva Brāhmaṇas and ascetics of śaiva mutts. The Cāhamānas (of Śākambharī, Jāvalīpura and Naḍḍūla), the Paramāras of Mālvā, Pālas and Senas of Bengal, the Gāhaḍavālas of Kanauj, the Candellas and the Kalacūrīs of Tripurī were all staunch Śaivites. There is also evidence of Śaiva Brāhmaṇas migrating from various places to propagate their wisdom and teachings.
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A Note on Kapalamocana < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 2 (1969)]
Vamana and Visnu < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 2 (1966)]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Gangaikondasolapuram (Gangaikondacholapuram) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)
Part 6 - A picture of medieval India according to Bhoja < [Introduction to the Shringaramanjari-katha of Shri Bhojadeva]