Nagarakotta, Nagarakoṭṭa: 1 definition
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Nagarakotta means something in 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.
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Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Nagarakoṭṭa is situated in the Dharmsala District of Himachal Pradesh. It is mentioned in several Jaina works. The Kharataragachchha Gurvavāli proves that there was a temple of Śāntinatha at this place in the 13th century. The Vijñaptitriveṇī by Jayasāgara in 1426 A.D. mentions this place as a Mahātīrtha and also calls it by the name Suśarmapura. It also mentions the great Śāntinātha temples-complex of this place. The same work also mentions the temples of Mahāvīra, Ādinātha and Nemināta of this place. The king of this place in V.S. 1484 was patron of Jainism. The Nagarakoṭṭa Chaityaparipāṭī of Jayasāgara mentions also these four Jaina temples of this place and also the temple of Ambikā.
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Full-text: Susharmapura.
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