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Harishchandra meaning in Kannada

ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ hariścandra

Harishchandra in Kannada: ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ (hariścandra). In English, Harishchandra means a legendary Indian king known for his commitment to truth and, in the Puranas, selling his kingdom, his family and ultimately himself to repay Vishwamitra after insulting him.

Kannada words for Harishchandra

legendary king
ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ hariścandra

English meaning of Harishchandra

  1. proper noun A legendary Indian king known for his commitment to truth and, in the Puranas, selling his kingdom, his family and ultimately himself to repay Vishwamitra after insulting him.

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Questions about Harishchandra in Kannada

What is the meaning of Harishchandra in Kannada?
Harishchandra in Kannada is ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ (hariścandra).
Harishchandra ಪದದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ ಏನು?
Harishchandra: ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ (hariścandra).
What does Harishchandra mean in English?
Harishchandra means a legendary Indian king known for his commitment to truth and, in the Puranas, selling his kingdom, his family and ultimately himself to repay Vishwamitra after insulting him.

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