Nagaur, Nāgaur: 2 definitions
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Nagaur means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I (astronomy)Nagaur (नगौर्) is identified with Nāgapura, the town associated with “Jivanadāsaka Bhīvāṇī”: the author of the Śanīkathā (classified as literature dealing with astronomy, astrology, divination, medicine), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The present work was composed in VS 1820 by Jivanadāsaka Bhīvāṇī, son of Hukamarāya, inhabitant of Nāgapura (= Nāgpur? or Nagaur?). This is how we understand vs. 162. Both the copyist and the reader seem to be ladies.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
India history and geography
Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Nagaur, the chief town of the District of the same name, is situated in Jodhpur Division. It was known by various name such as Nāgapura, Nagapattana, Ahipura and Bhujaṅga-nagara. From the literary sources, it is known as a great centre of Jainism. The Nagaura Bhaṇḍāra containing about 15,000 manuscripts is famous. Nāgapurīya-gaccha, a branch of the Tapāgaccha, among the Jainas, originated from Nāgaur. There were several Jaina temples at this place. Siddhasena refers to Nāgaur as a holy place in the Sakalatīrtha Stotra.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nagauri.
Full-text: Nagapura, Nagapuriya, Ahipura, Bhujanganagara, Nagapattana, Harasaura, Harasaur, Harshapura, Sakalacandra, Jivanadasaka, Sadhuratna, Kayatha, Sadhuratnasuri, Hukamaraya, Sardar Museum.
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