Vanadurga, Vana-durga: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Vanadurga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Google Books: Manusmṛti with the ManubhāṣyaThe Vanadurga (वनदुर्ग) is a tract of land surrounded by impenetrable forests and trees. (See the Manubhāṣya verse 7.70)
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Source: Shodhganga: Kakati Ganapatideva and his times (artha)Vanadurga (वनदुर्ग) refers to forts amidst the forests, and represents one of the four kinds of forts (durga) specified in the Nītīsara. All these forts to which ever category belong must have special attālakas (rooms) over the gopuras (getes) fitted with sundry wooden contrivances (machines) guarded by warriors adepts in military exercises and the use of sundry missiles and weapons of warfare and well stocked with money and grain.
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryVana-durga.—(ASLV), fort built in the midst of forests. Note: vana-durga is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vanadurga (वनदुर्ग):—[=vana-durga] [from vana > van] mfn. made inaccessible by (reason of) a forest
2) [v.s. ...] n. a place made so inac°, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
3) Vanadurgā (वनदुर्गा):—[=vana-durgā] [from vana > van] f. ([probably]) a form of the goddess Durgā
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVanadurga (ವನದುರ್ಗ):—[noun] a fortified place amidst a thick forest.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryVanadurga (वनदुर्ग):—n. forest fortress;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vanadurgakalpa, Vanadurgamantra, Vanadurgaprakarana, Vanadurgaprayoga, Vanadurgapujapaddhati, Vanadurgapujavidhana, Vanadurgatattva, Vanadurgopanishad.
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Search found 17 books and stories containing Vanadurga, Vana-durga, Vana-durgā, Vanadurgā; (plurals include: Vanadurgas, durgas, durgās, Vanadurgās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Architectural data in the Puranas (by Sharda Devi)
Classification of Forts < [Chapter 4 - Forts]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
19. Description of Durga (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
14.2. Durdevatas affecting elders (Griha-cestas) < [Chapter 3 - Depiction of Gods and Goddesses]
2. Important deities in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 3 - Depiction of Gods and Goddesses]
Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2 - Fort (durga) architecture in the Matsyapurāṇa < [Chapter 7 - Art and Architecture in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 7.70 < [Section VI - Fortification (durga)]
Verse 7.71-72 < [Section VI - Fortification (durga)]
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
Forts (Durga) in ancient Indian town-planning < [Chapter 2 - Villages, Towns and Forts in General]
Temples of Purushottama Kshetra Puri (by Ratnakar Mohapatra)
9. Daksinakali or Dakshinkali Temple (in Puri) < [Chapter 6 - Shakta Temples of Purushottama Kshetra]
1. Vimala Temple (in Puri) < [Chapter 6 - Shakta Temples of Purushottama Kshetra]
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