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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Madhorvana (मधोर्वन) refers to the “forest of Madhu”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of Tārakāsura”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “[...] Then the demon Tāraka, of great strength and exploit, endowed with a lofty mind, requested permission of his mother for performing penance. The permission having been secured, that demon possessing great power of illusion and capable of deluding even experts in the magical art, thought of performing penance in order to conquer all the gods. Strictly adhering to the directions of his elders and preceptors he went to the forest of Madhu [i.e., madhorvana] and performed a severe penance duly, having Brahmā as his objective. [...]”.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Madhorvana (मधोर्वन).—(Madhuvana s.v.); the forest of Madhu; reference to the city of Mathurā on the Yamunā; the place where Dhruva performed tapas; was visited by Hari to see Dhruva.^*

• * Bhāgavata-purāṇa I. 10. 26; IV. 8. 42 and 62; 9. 1.

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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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