Gopakapattana
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Gopakapattana or Gopakpatna (also known as Govāpurī, Gopakapurī in Sanskrit, Goy in Konkani, Govā in Marathi, Gove in Kannada) was a prosperous ancient port city in the west coastal Indian state of Goa, that served as capital under the reign of different Hindu dynasties extending from 100 BC to 1469 AD which ruled ancient Goa (which included Modern Goa and South Konkan).[1]: p.119 [2]: p.171
In a certain Hindu scripture Suta Samhita, Govapuri is associated with spiritually cleansing touch: ...The very sight of Govapuri destroys any sin committed in former existence just as sunrise dispels darkness ...Certainly there is no other kshetra equal to Govapuri
A similar hymn praising Govapuri city is found in Sahyadrikhanda of Skanda Purana, which says the extent of Govapuri was about seven Yojanas.[3]: p.8
गोकर्णादुत्तरे भागे सप्तयोजनविस्तृतं
तत्र गोवापुरी नाम नगरी पापनाशिनी
See also
References
- ^ da Fonseca, José Nicolau (1878). Historical and Archaeological Sketch of the City of Goa. Asian Educational Services. pp. 348 pages. ISBN 978-81-206-0207-6.
- ^ India. Study Team on Administration of Union Territories and NEFA., R. R. Morarka (1972). Report, Volume 1. Administrative Reforms Commission.
- ^ Esteves, Sarto (1966). Goa and its features. Mumbai: Manaktalas.