Mallakridamahotsava, Mallakrīḍāmahotsava, Mallakrida-mahotsava: 1 definition
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Mallakridamahotsava 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.
In Hinduism
Dhanurveda (science of warfare)
Mallakrīḍāmahotsava (मल्लक्रीडामहोत्सव) refers to a “grand wrestling festival”, related to the art of wrestling (mallayuddha), as defined in the 11th century Manasollāsa written by Someśvara III.—Mallakrīḍāmahotsava or “grand wrestling festivals” were popular and periodically organized.
Dhanurveda (धनुर्वेद) refers to the “knowledge of warfare” and, as an upaveda, is associated with the Ṛgveda. It contains instructions on warfare, archery and ancient Indian martial arts, dating back to the 2nd-3rd millennium BCE.
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Partial matches: Mallakrida, Mahotsava.
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