Bankebihari
Sanskrit · Not verified · 5 syllables
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About the name Bankebihari
Bankebihari is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Banke" (a name for Krishna referring to his bent-armed pose) and "Bihari" (wanderer or one who resides), meaning "Krishna the wanderer" or "Krishna who dwells." The name is primarily used in Hindu communities, particularly in India, and carries devotional significance rooted in Krishna bhakti traditions, with notable association to the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, a major pilgrimage site.
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Etymology
Bankebihari is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Banke" (a name for Krishna referring to his bent-armed pose) and "Bihari" (wanderer or one who resides), meaning "Krishna the wanderer" or "Krishna who dwells." The name is primarily used in Hindu communities, particularly in India, and carries devotional significance rooted in Krishna bhakti traditions, with notable association to the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, a major pilgrimage site.
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