Maheshvaridhara, Māheśvarīdhārā: 1 definition

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Maheshvaridhara 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 Māheśvarīdhārā can be transliterated into English as Mahesvaridhara or Maheshvaridhara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Maheshvaridhara in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Māheśvarīdhārā (माहेश्वरीधारा).—A holy place. He who visits this place would have to his credit the benefit of doing an Aśvamedhayajña. (Śloka 117, Chapter 84, Vana Parva).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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