Proper Nouns Lexicon

Parvati is a major goddess in Hindu mythology, known as the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. She symbolizes love, fertility, and devotion.

Pashupati is a form of Shiva in Hinduism, whose name means “lord of living beings” or “lord of cattle.” This title emphasizes his role as protector of animals and master of all creatures. The sanctuary of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu is dedicated to this aspect of Shiva and is one of the major Shaivite pilgrimage sites.

Pattachitra is a traditional Indian painting form, characterized by intricate designs and vibrant colors, often used to depict mythological and religious stories.

The Patwardhan family, part of the Maratha clan, ruled several princely states in southwestern India during the 18th and 19th centuries, mainly in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The Pawar dynasty of Dhar, part of the Maratha confederacy, ruled the princely state of Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) from the 18th century until its integration into the Indian Union in 1948.

The Pax Romana refers to a period of political stability and economic prosperity in the Roman Empire, lasting approximately two centuries, from 27 BCE to 180 CE, during the reign of Augustus and his successors

The Perfume River, or Huong Giang in Vietnamese, is an iconic waterway that flows through the city of Hue in Vietnam. It is renowned for its picturesque setting and historical significance.

The Perumpadappu Swaroopam refers to the ruling lineage of the Kingdom of Cochin on India’s southwestern coast, in present-day Kerala. It played a long-standing role in the political history of the Malabar Coast.

The Peshwas of Pune were the hereditary prime ministers of the Maratha Empire from the early 18th to the early 19th century, holding central political and military authority.

Phulkian refers to a Sikh dynastic house of Punjab that emerged from the Sidhu Jat clan. Based on descent from Chaudhary Phul, it produced the princely branches of Patiala, Nabha and Jind.