Shivapuraka, Shiva-puraka, Śivapuraka: 1 definition
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Shivapuraka 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 Śivapuraka can be transliterated into English as Sivapuraka or Shivapuraka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)Śivapuraka or Śivapurakagrāma is the name of a locality, as mentioned in to the “Argā Plates of Kāpālivarman” (6th century A.D.). Śivapuraka-grāma may be either Shivapur in the Supa Peṭhā or another locality of that name in the Halyal Taluk of the Karwar District.
These plates (mentioning Śivapuraka) were under worship in a temple at Argā, situated 4 miles to the south of Karwar. It registers a gift of land in the village of Śivapuraka donated to a Brāhmaṇa named Bhavārya of the Kauṇḍinya-gotra.
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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Partial matches: Shiva, Puraka.
Starts with: Shivapurakagrama.
Full-text: Shivapurakagrama, Shivapuravishaya, Shivapura, Kapalivarman, Svamikaraja.
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