Definitions

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  • proper noun Hinduism The capital of Hindu lord Indra.
  • proper noun Name of a city in Maharashtra.
  • proper noun Name of a historic Buddhist town in Andhra Pradesh.

Etymologies

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From Sanskrit अमरावती

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Examples

  • Uttara-Kurus, or the abode, called Amaravati, of the chief of the celestials!

    The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

  • 'Amaravati' with Bhoomika, Sneha and Sindhura Gadde, beside himself playing the lead.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • 'Amaravati' with Bhoomika, Sneha and Sindhura Gadde, beside himself playing the lead.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Bureau News 2010

  • 'Amaravati' with Bhoomika, Sneha and Sindhura Gadde, beside himself playing the lead.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

  • Amaravati, 10 January 2006 (www. tibet.net) - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhara accompanied by many other dignitaries joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama after the teaching yesterday afternoon.

    Newsroom Archive 2006 2010

  • Drepung (Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh state), I emphasized to our religious fraternity in exile-with the lamas and the Geshes as the main-that with regard to the guidance I provide as important on the question what to accept and what to reject, one should think in terms of unequivocal unanimity of commitment.

    27 March 2006 2010

  • Amaravati, 17 January 2006 (www. tibet.net) - 15 January was the last day of the Kalachakra teachings.

    Newsroom Archive 2006 2010

  • Thanking the state government of Andhra Pradesh for extending infrastructural facilities for the Kalachakra, the 70 year-old Tibetan leader said that the Kalachakra in Amaravati holds a special significance as it is believed to be the place where Buddha gave the first Kalachakra Initiation.

    Newsroom Archive 2006 2010

  • Amaravati, 13 January 2006 (www. tibet.net) - The actual Kalachakra empowerment begins today and it will go on till 15 January 2006.

    Newsroom Archive 2006 2010

  • Amaravati, 10 January 2006 (www. tibet.net) - This afternoon at 12: 30, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave an audience to over 150 followers from the People's Republic of China, who have come to attend the Kalachakra teachings.

    Newsroom Archive 2006 2010

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