Makaragiri, Makara-giri: 1 definition
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Makaragiri 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMakaragiri (मकरगिरि).—A mountain near Mahāmeru. Mahāmeru is two thousand yojanas long and six hundred yojanas high and stands in the midst of eight mountains two on each of the four sides. Makaragiri and Triśṛṅga are on the north side. On the east are Jaṭhara and Devakūṭa, on the south are Kailāsa and Karavīra and on the west are Pavamāna and Pāriyātra. (8th Skandha, Devī Bhāgavata).
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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Partial matches: Giri, Makara.
Full-text: Trishringa, Jathara, Kailasa.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
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