Bhadravata, ṭa, Bhadra-vata: 6 definitions
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Bhadravata 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivismṭa (भद्रवट) is a Sanskrit word referring to one of the sixty-eight places hosting a ⲹܱṅg, one of the most sacred of ṅg according to the Ś岵. The presiding deity residing over the ṅg in this place (ṭa) is named Bhadra. The list of sixty-eight ⲹܱṅgs is found in the commentary of the ṇo-岹ś첹 by Nigamajñānadeva. The word ṅg refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopediaṭa (भद्रवट).—The abode of Pārvatī and Parameśvara. The glory of it is described in Chapter 82, Vana Parva, M.B.
: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesṭa (भद्रवट) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Ѳٲ (cf. ). Note: The Ѳٲ (mentioning Bhadra-vaṭa) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 śǰ첹 (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṭa (भद्रवट):—[=-ṭa] [from bhadra > bhand] n. Name of a Tīrtha, [Harivaṃśa]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhadra, Vata.
Full-text: Bhadravant, Skandaloka, Shaktibheda, Bhadra, Amogha, Vijaya.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Bhadravata, ṭa, Bhadra-vata, Bhadra-vaṭa; (plurals include: Bhadravatas, ṭas, vatas, vaṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 12 - Visit to Some Holy Places and Its Merit < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 5 - The nineteen incarnations of Śiva < [Section 3 - Śatarudra-saṃhitā]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - Incarnations of Śiva < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)