Shailarajapura, Śailarājapura, Shailaraja-pura: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śailarājapura can be transliterated into English as Sailarajapura or Shailarajapura, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚailarājapura (शैलराजपुर) refers to the “city of Himālaya”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.22. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] On hearing her words, Śiva was fascinated and he went to the summit of the Himālayas along with her. [...] On the top of the mountain near the city of Himālaya (śailarājapura), Śiva sported about for a long time in the company of Satī. It was a very beautiful place which abounded in crystalline clouds (sphaṭikābhra). It shone with grassy plains and plenty of trees”.
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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Partial matches: Shailaraja, Pura.
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