Uttarabharata, Uttara-bharata: 1 definition

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Uttarabharata 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Uttarabharata in Purana glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in Tamilnadu

Uttarabharata (“North India”) contains 11 out of the 108 divyadesas according to Priyavaccan Pillai’s compendium of the Ramayana based on the Nalayirativviyappirapantam.—Temples beyond Venkatam, may have to be brought under Uttara-Bharata. Venkatam, according to Cankam tradition, was part of the Tamil Country. It is usually counted under North India.

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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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