Tilottama — (Sanskrit: तिलोत्तमा) in Hindu mythology is an Apsara. Til is the Sanskrit word for sesame seed and uttama means better or higher. Tilottama therefore means the being whose smallest particle is the finest or one who is composed of the finest and… … Wikipedia
tilôttamā — तिलोत्तमा … Indonesian dictionary
Glossary of terms in Hinduism — The following is a glossary of terms and concepts in Hinduism. The list consists of concepts that are derived from both Hinduism and Hindu tradition, which are expressed as words in Sanskrit as well as other languages of India. The main purpose… … Wikipedia
Apsara — d un temple du Karnataka (Inde) … Wikipédia en Français
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Butwal — Lying at the very foot of Chure Pahad (Fragile Hills), Butwal (Devanagri: बुटवल) is a large town in southern Nepal on the banks of Tinau river in Rupandehi District. It is approximately 240 kilometres west of the capital of Nepal Kathmandu and 22 … Wikipedia
Upasunda — A mythological character from the great epic Mahabharata, Upasunda (उपसुन्द) was an asura prince and the brother of Sunda. The brothers grew up to be very powerful and were always of one mind. Together, they embarked on a campaign of world… … Wikipedia
Sunda (asura) — A mythological character from the great epic Mahabharata, Sunda (सुन्द) was an asura prince and the brother of Upasunda. The brothers grew up to be very powerful and were always of one mind. Together, they embarked on a campaign of world… … Wikipedia
Gandharva Kingdom — refers to the territory inhabited by a tribe called Gandharvas who were one among the Exotic Tribes of Ancient India. They were well versed in music and dance. Gandarvas were also powerful warriors who roamed in Indian kingdoms disregarding any… … Wikipedia
Apsara — For other uses, see Apsara (disambiguation). An Apsara (Sanskrit: अप्सरा: IAST|apsarāḥ, plural अप्सरस: IAST|apsarasaḥ, stem apsaras , a feminine consonant stem) or Accharā (Pāli), is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist… … Wikipedia
