Guhapura, Guha-pura, Guhapuras, Guha-puras: 2 definitions
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Guhapura 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGuhapuras (गुहपुरस्) refers to “going ahead of Guha (i.e., Kumāra)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Tāraka-Asura fought with the Gods: “[...] Saying this and dispossessing himself of his own merit by that act of censure, Tāraka the foremost among war-mongers seized his wonderful spear. Indra who was going ahead of Kumāra (guhapuras) hit the demon Tāraka forcibly with his thunderbolt as he was approaching the boy. [...]”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature (history)Guhapura (गुहपुर) (Sāṇḍūr) is the name of a village from which hailed Bhīmasena, the foster parent of Kṛṣṇāvadhūta (1835-1909 C.E.): an author of works who was born at Nārāyaṇadevarakare village (Hospet Taluk, Bellary district) and is known to have written around 30 works.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pura, Guha, Puras.
Full-text: Krishna sharman, Krishnavadhuta.
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