The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s7.155
The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s7.155
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c6.s7.155
Sonpur—1. Gajendra-moksha Tîrtha. 2. Hariharakshetra (Hariharachhatra), on the junction of the Gaṇḍak and the Mâhî, where the celebrated fight between the alligator and the elephant took place. A fair is held here every year in honour of Hariharanâtha Mahâdeva established by Viṣhṇu and in honour of Râmachandra who halted here on his way to Mithilâ. It was a part of Viśâlâ-chhatra.