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Nandapura, Nanda-pura, Իܰ, Nandapuram: 4 definitions

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Nandapura 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Nandapura in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Իܰ (नन्दापुर) is the name of the birthplace of ʳṣpԲԻ岹: one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—ʳṣpԲԻ岹 is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer) and his birth-place is Իܰ [Alternatively, according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: Madhutā]. [...]

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Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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India history and geography

: archive.org: Geography in Ancient Indian inscriptions

Another city Nandapuram is found in Siripuram Plates of Ananiavannan. It has been identified with Nandapuram in old Jeypore estate in Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh.

: archive.org: Asiatic Researches

Nandapura is the name of a village built by Nanda Maharaja, who gave it as an Agrahaj (an endowment) to 500 Brahmans. Nanda Maharaja was an ancient prince of Vijayanagar, tracing his descent from the race of Pandu. The line of Pandu is traced according to the Chandravamsa (lunar dynasty) of the Puranas, commencing with Buddha, (Mercury) the son of the Moon. Pandu Raya, King of Hastinapur, was contemporary with Krishna, King of Mathura, at the end of Dvapara Yuga.

: archive.org: Science And Technology In Medievel India

Nandapura is a deserted town in Koraput District of Orissa and it was the old capital of the Rajas of Jeypore (Jayapura) Zamindari.

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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.

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