Varahesha, Varāheśa, Varaha-isha: 1 definition
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Varahesha 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 Varāheśa can be transliterated into English as Varahesa or Varahesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
India history and geography
Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of KanchipuramVarāheśa (वराहेश) (in Sanskrit) refers to the Tamil Varākēcam, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Varāheśa) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Isha, Varaha.
Full-text: Varakecam.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 44 - The birth of Vyāsa < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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