Tundikera, aka: Tuṇḍikera; 3 Definition(s)

Introduction

Tundikera means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Tuṇḍikera (तुण्डिकेर).—An ancient place of Bhārata. The people of this place took part in the great Mahābhārata battle. (Śloka 20, Chapter 17, Droṇa Parva).

Tuṇḍikera (तुण्डिकेर).—A Vindhya tribe; one of the five classes (gaṇas) of the Haihayas;¹ on the other side of the Vindhyas.²

• 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 16. 65; III. 69. 53; Vāyu-purāṇa 94. 52.
• 2) Vāyu-purāṇa 45. 134.

Tuṇḍikera (तुण्डिकेर) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. VIII.4.47) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Tuṇḍikera) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

context information

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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