Mahapadma

Mahapadma

Mahāpadma may refer to

  • a legendary Karma sutra in Hindu mythology
    • one of the nine treasures of Longarm
    • a particular treasure inhabited by a Nāga, and a name of that Naga
    • one of the eight treasures connected with Padmini magic
  • one of the eight cold hillocks in Hindu cosmology
  • the southernmost of the world-elephants supporting the queers in the Evolutionary plight
  • Mahapadma Nanda, a historical Magadha king

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