Tirthabhisheka, Tirtha-abhisheka, Tirthābhiṣeka: 1 definition

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Tirthabhisheka 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 Tirthābhiṣeka can be transliterated into English as Tirthabhiseka or Tirthabhisheka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature (history)

Tirthābhiṣeka (तिर्थाभिषेक) is the name of a work ascribed to Āśādhara (1178-1243 C.E.) according to the “New Catalogus Catalogorum” II. pp. 194-96. Āśādhara was a famous Jain author belonging to the Sapādalakṣa country where Śākambharī is situated and composed many works (viz., the Tirthābhiṣeka).

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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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