Sangameshvara, Saṅgameśvara: 2 definitions

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Sangameshvara 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.

The Sanskrit term Saṅgameśvara can be transliterated into English as Sangamesvara or Sangameshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: Wisdom Library: India History

Saṅgameśvara (सङ्गमेश्वर) or Saṃgameśvara is one of the eight temples located in a space to the north of the village Paṭṭadakal, arrayed in a rectangle of about 180 x 140 m on the western bank of the river. It was previously known as Vijayeśvara.

Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

1) Saṅgameśvara (सङ्गमेश्वर) is mentioned as a country conquered by Aparājita, mentioned in the “Janjirā plates (set I) of Aparājita”. Saṅgameśvara and Capulaṇa still retain their old names and are situated in the Ratnāgiri District.

2) Saṅgameśvara (सङ्गमेश्वर) is the name of a god, the temple of which is mentioned as lying on the western boundary of Vaḍavalī, according to the “Vaḍavalī grant of Aparāditya I”. Vaḍavalī still retains its ancient name and is situated six miles north of Ṭhāṇā.

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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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