Koshthavan, Koṣṭhavān: 1 definition
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Koshthavan 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 Koṣṭhavān can be transliterated into English as Kosthavan or Koshthavan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaKoṣṭhavān (कोष्ठवान्).—A mountain. It is stated in Mahābhārata, Aśvamedha Parva, Chapter 43 that this mountain was the overlord of many other mountains.
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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Starts with: Koshthavant.
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