Mahendragiri, Mahendra-giri: 3 definitions
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Mahendragiri 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahendragiri (महेन्द्रगिरि) is another name for the Mountain Mahendra, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Note: Mahendra, the same as Mahendragiri, was the name applied to the Eastern Ghats.
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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Personal and geographical names in the Gupta inscriptions1) Mahendragiri (महेन्द्रगिरि) is an example of a name based on Indra mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. The Gupta empire (r. 3rd-century CE), founded by Śrī Gupta, covered much of ancient India and embraced the Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Derivation of personal names (e.g., Mahendragiri) during the rule of the Guptas followed patterns such as tribes, places, rivers and mountains.
2) Mahendragiri (महेन्द्रगिरि) may have been another name given to Guha on account of the extension of his dominion over the Mahendra mountain. It is interesting to note that Kālidāsa (Raghuvaṃśa 4.43) refers to Raghu defeating a king named Mahendranatha in the course of his southern campaign.It is tempting to connect Mahendranatha with Mahendragiri. After the victory of Samudragupta, Guha was confirmed in the enjoyment of sovereignty under the imperial tutelage.
Source: archive.org: Middle Chola TemplesMahendragiri is in the modern Ganjam district of Orissa. It lay on the border between the medieval kingdoms of Vengi and Kalinga. On this hill, there is a temple of Gokarnesvara, with shrines for Kunti and Yudhishthira.
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)
Partial matches: Giri, Mahendra.
Full-text: Mahendra, Pishtapura, Guha, Vishnukshetra, Vitihotra.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Mahendragiri, Mahendra-giri; (plurals include: Mahendragiris, giris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Introduction < [Chapter I - Rajaraja I (a.d. 985 to 1014)]
Vira Rajendra (a.d. 1062-1070) < [Chapter V - Successors of Rajendra I (a.d. 1018 to 1070)]
Introduction < [Chapter III - Rajendra I (a.d. 1012 to 1044)]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 3 - Gonka II (A.D. 1137—1161-62) < [Chapter I - The Velanandu Chodas of Tsandavole (A.D. 1020-1286)]
Part 4 - Choda II (A.D. 1163—1180) < [Chapter I - The Velanandu Chodas of Tsandavole (A.D. 1020-1286)]
Introduction (Velanandu Choda dynasty) < [Chapter I - The Velanandu Chodas of Tsandavole (A.D. 1020-1286)]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 11 - Country of Kie-ling-kia (Kalinga) < [Book X - Seventeen Countries]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 37 - The letter of betrothal is dispatched < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]