Ratnasimha

The Chittorgarh Fort or Chittor Fort is not just India’s but also Asia’s largest fort. Interestingly, the fort was ransacked not once but three times. Alauddin Khilji attempted to invade it in 1303, while Gujarat’s Bahadur Shah invaded it in 1535, followed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1568. The ruling Rajputs fiercely battled to maintain their own sovereignty and freedom. Legend states that on all occasions, whenever defeat was certain, the men fought till they died in battle, while the women resorted to suicide through Jauhar or self-immolation, en masse. See also: The Fort lies on a 180-metre hill and the entire area is at least 700 acres or even more. It was built by the Mauryans in 7th century AD, while some believe that Bhima from the Pandavas actually built it. The Fort has been witness to several legendary warriors in Indian history, including Badal, Gora, Maharana Pratap, Rana Kumbha, Patta and Jaimal, among others. It is near impossible to estimate the value of one of India’s most historical and culturally inspiring monuments. The entire property would run into thousands of crores indeed! It is one of the biggest tourist landmarks today in Rajasthan, more so after the movie Padmavat chronicled the local lore and history surrounding the Table of Contents • • • • • • • Chittorgarh Fort history The fort was initially built at a place named Chitrakut earlier. Owing to the ancient nature of the fort, there is no clear history or evidence pointing to a single story of ori...

[ Purana glossary archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation Ratnasiṃhāsana (रत्नसिंहासन) refers to a “gem-set throne” (suitable for a marriage ceremony), according to the ratnasiṃhāsana). The Nīrājana rites was then performed by Mena, her maids and the brahmin women as well as other ladies of the city with joy. The necessary rites such as offering of Madhuparka etc. to Śiva, the supreme soul, were joyously performed by the priest who knew his duties. [...]”. context information The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE. [ Tibetan Buddhism glossary OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi Ratnasiṃhāsana (रत्नसिंहासन) refers to a “jeweled lion-throne”, according to the maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “ Oṃ in the middle of mantra inhabited ground, arisen of the four seeds, yaṃ, etc., a maṇḍala of the great elements, wind, fire, water, and earth, Above that, (arising from) the letter suṃ, is the merumaṇḍala, Above that, on a jeweled lion-throne ( ratnasiṃhāsana), lotus, and a lunar-disc, Śrī Vajrasattva, two arms, one face, white color, Holding a vajra (and) vajra-bell, (and) adorned wearing various colors, Bea...

"Queen Padmavat, c. 1750 Padmavat (or Padmawat) is an Plot [ ] Inspired by the parrot's description of Padmavati's beauty, Ratansen decides to visit the Singhal kingdom. Joined by his 16,000 vassals and princes, and with the parrot as his guide, he reaches Singhal after crossing the seven seas. There, he tries to win Padmavati by performing Disguised as ascetics, Ratansen and his followers attack the fortress, but are captured by Gandharvsen. As Ratansen is about to be executed, his bard reveals his identity. Gandharvsen then marries Padmavati to Ratansen, and also arranges 16,000 padmini women for his companions. Padmini is best among the four types of women, typically found only in Singhal.) As Padmavati and Ratansen consummate their In Chittor, Padmavati and Nagmati vie for Ratansen's attention. Initially, he placates them by spending nights with them alternately, but then establishes peace by reprimanding them. Meanwhile, he banishes the Raghav goes to the court of Padmavati asks Gora and Badal to help her free Ratansen. The two men and their followers enter the fortress of Delhi, disguised as Padmavati and her companions. They free Ratansen, but Gora is killed fighting during the escape, while Badal takes Ratansen to Chittor. During Ratansen's absence, the Alauddin reflects on his Manuscripts [ ] The earliest extant manuscripts of Padmavat vary considerably in length, and are written in a number of different scripts, including The Nastaʿlīq manuscripts form the oldest...