A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Asvatirtha
This page describes Asvatirtha which is located on page 193 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Asvatirtha” according to 10 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Origin of Ashva Tirtha. Note: (vv. 7-8ff) The story of the curse of Sarasvati is taken from Mahabharata, Shalya. 42. 38-39. But it was not Praci Sarasvati but Sarasvati in Kurukshetra area which was cursed. Suta said: 1-5. Ever since then on the splendid and auspicious banks of Sarasvati, a great holy spot of persons outside Nagaras took shape, O excellent Brahmanas. They flourished with sons, daughters and grandsons ahead of Camatkarapura and it became well-known through learning and riches....
Read full contents: Chapter 165 - Origin of Ashva Tirtha
The Brahma Purana [by G. P. Bhatt]
They are—Prayaga, Kurukshetra, Naimisha Pushkara, Gaya, Gangadvara, Kushavarta, the confluence of Ganga and the ocean, Kokamukha, Shukara, Mathura, Marusthala (the holy desert region), Shalagrama, Vayutirtha, Mandara, the confluence of Sindhu and the ocean, Pindaraka, Citrakuta, Prabhasa, Kanakhala, Shankhoddhara, Dvaraka, Badarikashrama, Lohakunda, Ashvatirtha that liberates one from all sins, Kamalaya, Kotitirtha, Amarakantaka, Lohargala, Jambumarga, Somatirtha, Prithudaka, Utpalavartaka, Prithutunga, Sukubjaka...
Read full contents: Chapter 61 - In praise of Mahajyeshthi Full moon day in the month of Jyeshtha
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
According to the commentator, Ashvatirtha is in the district of Kanoj; perhaps at the confluence of the Kalanadi with the Ganges....
Read full contents: Chapter VII - Lineage of Puruvasas and Jahnu
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