Vaishravanabhaskaravarna, Vaiśravanabhāskaravarṇa, Vaishravana-bhaskaravarna: 1 definition

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Vaishravanabhaskaravarna 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 Vaiśravanabhāskaravarṇa can be transliterated into English as Vaisravanabhaskaravarna or Vaishravanabhaskaravarna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Vaiśravanabhāskaravarṇa (वैश्रवनभास्करवर्ण) refers to the Siddhi-guje-dune-bahal—one of the various Bahals (“monasteries” = Vihāras) found in Patan, situated in the Nepal Mandala (lit. “circle or country of Nepal”), the ancient name for the Kathmandu Valley. A Bahal is a type of ‘sacred monastery’ or ‘courtyard’ constructed according to traditional Newari Architecture and hence found primarily in Nepal amongst Newar communities. These buildings play a big role in maintaining the norms of their society and lifestyle. There is a common list of eighteen major such Temples (bahals) found in Patan. For example Siddhi-guje-dune-bahal, which is also known by its Sanskrit name Vaiśravanabhāskaravarṇa-vihāra.

Source: Google Books: Nepal Mandala: Cultural Study of Kathmandu Valley
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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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