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Meaning of "Uttarakuru>"

Word

Uttarakuru

Sanskrit

उत्तरकुरु

IAST

uttarakuru

In General

Uttarakuru is one of the nine parts of Jambudvipa of which Bharat is another part. Arjuna (M. Sabhaparva 28.7-20) had once gone up to this part of the world and brought plenty of wealth. Though very difficult to reach, it is gifted with natural wealth, minirals and gems

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