A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1435

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c5.1435

PUSHKARA. A blue lotus. A celebrated tank about five miles from Ajmīr. One of the seven Dwīpas. (See Dwīpa.) The name of several persons. Of the brother of Nala to whom Nala lost his kingdom and all that he possessed in gambling. Of a son of Bharata and nephew of Rāma-chandra, who reigned over the Gāndhāras.

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