Marichi, Marīchi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Marichi means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Marichi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Marici. It further has the optional forms Marīchi, Mārīchi, Mārīchī and Marīchī.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMarīchi.—a theoretical unit of measurement (JNSI, Vol. XVI, p. 48). Note: marīchi 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.
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Starts with: Marichigarbha, Marichijala, Marichika, Marichimalin, Marichiman, Marichimat, Marichin, Marichipa, Marichirakshaka, Marichitoya, Marichyasana, Marici, Maricikai, Maricikajalam, Maricikam, Maricinam, Maricitam.
Ends with: Chinmarichi, Marici, Paramarici, Sahasramarichi, Shitamarichi.
Full-text: Agnishvatta, Marici, Kashyapa, Saptarshi, Prajapati, Brahmasuta, Apaciti, Devarshi, Citrashikhandin, Maricikunda, Pitrigana, Vaishnavagama, Vikhanasa, Angiras, Rishi, Marica, Manu, Kimpurusha, Apsaras, Brahman.
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Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
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