Hirekangi, Hirekaṅgi: 1 definition

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Hirekangi 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: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Hirekaṅgi is an archaeologically important site situated in Hangal-taluk (Dharwar district, Bombay), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Hirekaṅgi there is a damaged slab in front of the Hanumān temple which seems to record a gift of land for offerings, repairs, etc., of a temple and for feeding the ascetics and others. Mentions Pānuṃgalu-nāḍu. In characters of about the 12th century.

There is another inscriptions which records the observance of the vow of sanyasana and death by samādhi, of Kāligāvuṇḍi, a lay-disciple of Dharmasena. This inscription belongs to king Mallideva of the Kadamba dynasty.

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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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