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Jaladavarsha, Jalada-varsha, 岹ṣa: 2 definitions

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Jaladavarsha 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 岹ṣa can be transliterated into English as Jaladavarsa or Jaladavarsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: Google Books: Cultural History from the Vāyu Purāna

岹ṣa (जल�-वर्ष):—Name of a ṣa (division of land) assigned to Jalada (one of the seven sons of Havya, lord of Śākadvīpa).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

岹ṣa (जलदवर्�).—After the name of Jaladā;1 centring round the Udaya hill in Śākadvīpam.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 14. 17-18. Vāyu-purāṇa 33. 17.
  • 2) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 19. 91; Vāyu-purāṇa 49. 85.
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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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