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Ibhapālakaḥ

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By M. A. Alwar


Gender[edit]

Ibhapālakaḥ is a masculine form.

Origin[edit]

It is derived from "ibhānāṁ pālakaḥ" which means 'Caretaker of elephants'.

Meaning[edit]

The word Ibhapālakaḥ means an elephant rider according to Hemacandra.

Synonym[edit]

It is referred to as Māhuta in Hindi.