Nandavana, Nanda-vana: 3 definitions
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Nandavana 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNandavana (नन्दवन) [=Nandanavana?] refers to the “Nanda forest”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—Accordingly, “The goddess in the middle is (red) like vermillion and the Javā and Bandhūka flower. She is charming and beautiful. Auspicious, she holds a flower bow and arrows, noose and goad. Her topknot is red and she holds a bowl and a citron. She is joyful with the bliss of wine. She wears red clothes and has long red eyes. (Her) lips are (like) a flaming red lotus and she shines with red flowers. She is the mother (who makes people) passionate with attachment and she colours this universe (with desire). Kāma, along with spring, resides in the Nanda forest (nandanavana—nandanākhye vane sthitām). The (spring) breezes are close to him, in front and behind”.
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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryNandavana or Nandāvana.—cf. tiru-nandavanam, etc. (SII 1); a sacred flower-garden. Note: nandavana is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNaṃdāvana (ನಂದಾವನ):—[noun] a garden of flowering plants that flower during all the seasons.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Ends with: Anandavana, Tirunandavana.
Full-text: Anandavana, Nantavanam, Nandanavana, Antal.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Nandavana, Nanda-vana, Nandāvana, Namdavana, Naṃdāvana; (plurals include: Nandavanas, vanas, Nandāvanas, Namdavanas, Naṃdāvanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Nandavana Garden < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Biography (2) Khemā Therī < [Chapter 44 - Life Histories of Bhikkhunī Arahats]
Part 3 - King Suddhodāna’s invitation < [Chapter 16 - The arrival of Upatissa and Kolita]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Nandavana < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Appendix: Timeline of Vikrama Chola’s contributions < [Chapter IV - Temples of Vikrama Chola’s Time]
Appendix: Naralokavira’s Chidambaram Inscription < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Vijayanagar Period < [Chapter 1]
Festivals (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Chithirai-Varuda Pirappu (Tamil New Year Day–April-May) < [Chapter 6]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 69 - The Story of Kṛṣṇa Begins < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 72 - Devotees of Kṛṣṇa Born in Gokula as Cowherdesses < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Vira Rajendra (a.d. 1062-1070) < [Chapter V - Successors of Rajendra I (a.d. 1018 to 1070)]
The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha) (by Samuel Beal)
Varga 3. Disgust at Sorrow < [Kiouen I]