Kolhapura, Kolhāpura, Kolha-pura: 2 definitions
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Kolhapura 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: WikiSource: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmyaKolhāpura (कोल्हापुर).—In the South there is an important holy place by the name of Kolhapura, where the temple of the Lord's divine consort Maha Lakshmi is situated. Maha Lakshmi is continuously worshipped by all of the demigods. That place is the fulfiller of all desires. Rudragaya is also situated there. One day, a young prince arrived there. His body was the color of gold. His eyes were very beautiful. His shoulders were very strong and his chest was broad. His arms were long and strong.
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: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Kolhāpura was a celebrated Digambara Tīrtha in early times. The epigraphic evidence suggests that Jainism was popular in Kolhapur region. The inscription of Śilāhāra king Vijayāditya dated Saka Saṃvata 1073 is important. There are other inscriptions discovered here, and in the neighbourhoood. There are temples in which images of the twelfth century are found.
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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Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya (by Shankaracharya)
Bhagavad-gita Mahatmya (by N.A. Deshpande)
Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study) (by Upadhyay Mihirkumar Sudhirbhai)
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Later Cholas (in Chengalpattu) < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]