Nakavihara, Naka-vihara: 1 definition
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Nakavihara 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.
India history and geography
Nakavihara is the name of a vihara mentioned in the inscriptions at Karambankulama: a locality that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—The ruins at Karambankulama, 1 mile from the 59th mile on the Anurādhapura-Trincomalee road, are called Naka Vihara in a 3rd century inscription there.
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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Partial matches: Vihara, Naka.
Full-text: Karambankulama.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 107 < [Volume 20 (1918)]