[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.949 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.949 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.949 - **Language:** English ### [c5.949](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.949) KUSA-STHALĪ. 1. A city identical with or standing on the same spot as Dwārakā. It was built by Raivata, and was the capital of his kingdom called Ānarta. When Raivata went on a visit to the region of Brahmā, his city was destroyed by Punya-janas, i.e., Yakshas or Rākshasas. 2. A city built by Kusa, son of Rāma, on the brow of the Vindhyas. It was the capital of Southern Kosala. Also called Kusā-vatī. - [Previous: c5.948](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.948) - [Next: c5.950](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.950) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.949](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.949) · Pramāṇa