Svargatirtha, Svargatīrtha, Svarga-tirtha: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Svargatīrtha (स्वर्गतीर्थ).—A holy place. This place is in the forest Naimiṣa. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 25, Verse 33, that he who lives in this place for a month and gives offerings to the manes, will obtain the fruits of performing Puruṣamedha yajña (A sacrifice).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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