Griddhrakuta, Gṛddhrakūṭa: 1 definition

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Griddhrakuta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.

The Sanskrit term Gṛddhrakūṭa can be transliterated into English as Grddhrakuta or Griddhrakuta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Gṛddhrakūṭa (गृद्ध्रकूट).—A mountain of northern India. The Laṃśūras gave protection to Bṛhadratha at this mountain. (Śloka 82, Chapter 49, Śānti Parva).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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