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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Nandāpura (नन्दापुर) is the name of the birthplace of Puṣpānanda: one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—Puṣpānanda is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer) and his birth-place is Nandāpura [Alternatively, according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: Madhutā]. [...]

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

India history and geography

Source: archive.org: Geography in Ancient Indian inscriptions

Another city Nandapuram is found in Siripuram Plates of Ananiavannan. It has been identified with Nandapuram in old Jeypore estate in Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh.

Source: archive.org: Asiatic Researches

Nandapura is the name of a village built by Nanda Maharaja, who gave it as an Agrahaj (an endowment) to 500 Brahmans. Nanda Maharaja was an ancient prince of Vijayanagar, tracing his descent from the race of Pandu. The line of Pandu is traced according to the Chandravamsa (lunar dynasty) of the Puranas, commencing with Buddha, (Mercury) the son of the Moon. Pandu Raya, King of Hastinapur, was contemporary with Krishna, King of Mathura, at the end of Dvapara Yuga.

Source: archive.org: Science And Technology In Medievel India

Nandapura is a deserted town in Koraput District of Orissa and it was the old capital of the Rajas of Jeypore (Jayapura) Zamindari.

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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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Search found 4 books and stories containing Nandapura, Nandapuram, Nanda-pura, Nandāpura, Nandā-pura; (plurals include: Nandapuras, Nandapurams, puras, Nandāpuras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)

Verse 4.21.11 < [Chapter 21 - Lord Krsna Extinguishes the Forest Fire and Reveals Himself to the Brāhmana’s Wives]

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The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)

Part 33 - The Silas of Nandapura (A.D. 1350-1430) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]

Part 40 - End of the Sila (Silavamsi) dynasty < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]

Part 35 - Visvanatha (A.D. 1353-1370) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]

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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)

Chapter 16 - The Installation of Ānandā < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]

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Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)

4. Route of Rama’s Journey in Exile (and back to Ayodhya) < [Chapter 10 - Geographical Places, Peoples and Tribes]

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