Uttarakuruvarsha, Uttarakuru-varsha, Uttarakuruvarṣa: 1 definition
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Uttarakuruvarsha 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.
The Sanskrit term Uttarakuruvarṣa can be transliterated into English as Uttarakuruvarsa or Uttarakuruvarsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Vaniquotes: HinduismUttarakuruvarṣa (उत्तरकुरुवर्ष).—According to Vedic geography the northernmost portion of Jambūdvīpa is called Uttarakuru-varṣa. It is surrounded by the saltwater ocean from three sides and divided by Śṛṅgavān Mountain from the Hiraṇmaya-varṣa.
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Partial matches: Varsha, Uttarakuru.
Full-text: Bharunda.
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