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Riding 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.
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Riding (on a horse) represents a scene of human life commonly depicted on the Saṃsāracakra paintings in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of saṃsāracakra. [...] The saṃsāra-cakra illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] The figure of a king riding on a horse and going for hunting; then the various animals trembling for fear of impending death; then a crowd of people making noise to bring the animals together, i.e., engaged in what is now known as hāṅkā;

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 297 books and stories containing Riding; (plurals include: Ridings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pricing Decision Models of Manufacturer-Led Dual-Channel Supply Chain with... < [Volume 15, Issue 5 (2023)]
Recommended Widths for Separated Bicycle Lanes Considering Abreast Riding and... < [Volume 10, Issue 9 (2018)]
The Role of Information Systems in the Sustainable Development of Enterprises < [Volume 12, Issue 8 (2020)]
Manasollasa (study of Arts and Sciences) (by Mahadev Narayanrao Joshi)
7. Elephant fighting described in the Manasollasa < [Chapter 3 - Social and Political conditions reflected in Somesvara’s Manasollasa]
8. Horse fighting described in the Manasollasa < [Chapter 3 - Social and Political conditions reflected in Somesvara’s Manasollasa]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Development of a Guideline to Enhance the Reporting of Concept Mapping Research < [Volume 19, Issue 12 (2022)]
Perceived Benefits for Mental and Physical Health and Barriers to Horseback... < [Volume 17, Issue 10 (2020)]
Unhelmeted Riding, Drunk Riding, and Unlicensed Riding among Motorcyclists < [Volume 20, Issue 2 (2023)]
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Riding for the disabled < [Vol 35, No 1 (1979)]
The clinical effect of hippotherapy on gross motor function of children with... < [Vol 69, No 2 (2013)]
Guillain-Barre syndrome- Rationale for physiotherapy management of the acute... < [Vol 52, No 4 (1996)]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.12.44 < [Chapter 12 - Description of Śrī Nanda’s Festival]
Verse 1.12.43 < [Chapter 12 - Description of Śrī Nanda’s Festival]
Verse 1.12.47 < [Chapter 12 - Description of Śrī Nanda’s Festival]
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
15. Icons of the Dikpalas < [Chapter 4 - Sculpture in the Puranas]
13. Icons of Shakti < [Chapter 4 - Sculpture in the Puranas]
10. Icons of Kartikeya < [Chapter 4 - Sculpture in the Puranas]
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