Orissa, Orissā: 1 definition
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Orissa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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Kavya (poetry)
Source: Shodhganga: The Kavyamimamsa of RajasekharaOrissā (ओरिस्सा) is the name a locality mentioned in Rājaśekhara’s 10th-century Kāvyamīmāṃsā.—The northern part of Kaliṅga region.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
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Full-text (+310): Odra, Utkala, Arkakshetra, Ganeshakumbha, Padmakshetra, Parvatikshetra, Jagannatha, Vajravaracandra, Mukundadeva, Kalinga, Paradandaka, Vijayikshetra, Anukshetra, Rathayatra, Jaleruha, Purushottama, Udiya, Odradesha, Bhuvaneshvaramahatmya, Jakannatam.
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Search found 86 books and stories containing Orissa, Orissā; (plurals include: Orissas, Orissās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
6. Sacrifices With Political Significance < [Chapter 2]
Mingling of Cultures (V): The Somavaṃśins < [Chapter 4]
Religious Epithets (Brahmanical and Buddhist) < [Chapter 4]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Orissa During the time of Harshavardhan < [Chapter 2]
Objectives of the Research work < [Chapter 1]
Previous Research and Scope for Further Work < [Chapter 1]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
The Lakulisa-Pasupata activity in Orissa < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Samkaracarya and Kapalikas < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Connection between Lakulisa-Pasupatas and Kapalikas < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Landmarks in Oriya Literature < [October 1951]
The Literature of Orissa < [December 1943]
The Problem of Linguistic Minorities < [September 1946]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
List of coins of the Sarabhapuriyas
Notes: The Sarbhapuriyas And The Amararyakula Dynasty < [Chapter 1 - Sripura]
Notes: The kingdom of Kosala < [Chapter 1 - Sripura]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Review of Literature < [Chapter 1]
Jaina Antiquities in Cuttack District (Introduction) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Jaina Antiquities in Boudh District < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
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