Janadhara, , Jana-adhara: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Janadhara 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation(जनाधार) refers to the “support of people� and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.16 (“The battle of the gods�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā and the Gods eulogized Viṣṇu: “[...] Obeisance to you O holy lord, of the form of Boar. Obeisance to you who hold the earth, the support of people (Ჹ). Obeisance to Viṣṇu. Obeisance to you, the Dwarf. Obeisance to Viṣṇu the younger brother of Indra, the lord who deceived the king of Asuras in the guise of a Brahmin. Obeisance to Paraśurāma who exterminated the Kṣattriyas, who rendered help to your mother. Obeisance to you who are angry and inimical to the evil beings. [...]�.

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
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary(जनाधार):—n. people's support; people's ground;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Adhara.
Full-text: Janaadhar.
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