Narayanapura, Nārāyaṇapura, Narayana-pura, Narayanapuram: 2 definitions
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Narayanapura 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexNārāyaṇapura (नारायणपुर).—See Viṣṇuloka.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 277. 21; 284. 20; 291. 32.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Wikipedia: India History1) Narayanapuram is a village in Bonakal Mandal, located in Khammam district of Telangana, India.
2) Narayanapuram is a village in Bantumilli mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3) Narayanapuram is a village and panchayat in Balijipeta mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4) Narayanapuram (also spelled Narayana Puram) is a village and Gram panchayat of Yadadri district, in Telangana state.
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 7 books and stories containing Narayanapura, Nārāyaṇapura, Narayana-pura, Narayanapuram, Nārāyaṇa-pura; (plurals include: Narayanapuras, Nārāyaṇapuras, puras, Narayanapurams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 41 - The Eastern Gangas—A Collateral Branch at Narayanapuram (A.D. 1117-1251) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 46 - Suraparaju (A.D. 1151) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 44 - Prolamaraju (A.D. 1139-1145) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 138 < [Volume 13 (1898)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 497 < [Volume 21 (1918)]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 3 - Manifestation of the Lord to the Eyes of Everyone < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Chapter 5 - Śrīnivāsa Enchanted on Seeing Padmāvatī < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Chapter 9 - The Story of Hunter Vasu: The Greatness of Padmasaras < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Korukkai (Rajanarayanapuram) < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Ethnobotany of selected medicinal plants of srikakulam district, andhra pradesh < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1985]