Nagesh, Nāgeś: 1 definition

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Nagesh 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: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Nāgeś is an archaeologically important site situated in Goa, known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Nāgeś there is a stone kept in the temple of Nāgesh which records the provision made through Māī Śeṇavai for conducting various rituals to god Nāganātha at the village Baṇḍavāḍa and to Mahālakṣmī when Namjaṃṇa Gosāvī was govering the tract from his provincial headquarters at Govā. This inscription belongs to king Devarāya Mahārāya of the Vijayanagara dynasty and is dated Śālivāhana Śaka 1335 (1414 A.C., January 21).

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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.

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