Pancadevala, Pāñcadevala, Panca-devala: 1 definition

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Pancadevala 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Pancadevala.

India history and geography

Pāñcadevala (पाञ्चदेवल) (=Pāñcadevalaśiva) is mentioned in the list of “selected settlements and sacred sites” of the Deopatan region, situated near or within the Nepal Mandala (lit. “circle or country of Nepal”), the ancient name for the Kathmandu Valley. Historically, seventh-century Licchavi inscriptions define the Valley (including Pāñcadevala-śiva) not just as a geographic location and socio-political center, but it is also regarded as a sacred space specifically chosen by the Gods as their dwelling place.

Source: Google Books: Nepal Mandala: Cultural Study of Kathmandu Valley
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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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