The Matsya Purana (critical study)
by Kushal Kalita | 2018 | 74,766 words | ISBN-13: 9788171103058
This page relates ‘Tirthas on the bank of Narmada’ of the English study on the Matsya-purana: a Sanskrit text preserving ancient Indian traditions and legends written in over 14,000 metrical verses. In this study, the background and content of the Matsyapurana is outlined against the cultural history of ancient India in terms of religion, politics, geography and architectural aspects. It shows how the encyclopedic character causes the text to deal with almost all the aspects of human civilization.
Part 3c - Tirthas on the bank of Narmadā
Bhaṅgatīrtha is a holy place on the bank of Narmadā.[1]
Bhārabhuti is a holy place on the Narmadā.[2]
Bhārgaveśa is a holy place situated on the Narmadā. This is the place where Janārdana fell down in his battle with demons who were also killed there.[3]
Dharātīrtha is situated on the northern bank of Narmadā. It is a holy place to the manes.[4]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Ibid.,191.52
[2]:
Ibid.,194.18
[3]:
,191.1-2
[4]:
,190.6