Girikanda, Giri-kanda, Girikaṇḍa: 2 definitions
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Girikanda means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA mountain occupied for some time by Pandukabhaya during his campaign against his uncle.
It was in the neighbourhood of this mountain that Pandukabhaya met and married Suvannapali (Mhv.x.28ff).
The district around it was called Girikanda desa, and this was later given by Pandukabhaya to his father in law, Girikandasiva (Mhv.x.82).
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Girikanda is the name of an ancient locality in the Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa) district of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—[... see Girilaka... ] Earlier, Pandukābhaya, on his eastward march from Kāsapabbata, went to Girikanda and then crossed the river.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Girikandaka, Girikandara, Girikandasiva.
Ends with: Nagirikanda.
Full-text: Girikandasiva, Girilaka, Lohitavahakhanda, Giritalaka, Kalahagala, Giritata, Kalahanagara, Giritala, Giritale.
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