Gomantak

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Gomantak

गोमंतक,Goa is also referred to as Gomantak by Goan Hindus,which literally means the abode of the cows.

  • This name is mentioned in Mahabharata,Harivansha
  • Some historians also believe that the word Gomantak is not of Sanskrit origin, "Goma" is Kunkna language means narrow.
  • Goa is mentioned as "Goparashtra" ,"Gomanchala" in Sahyadri Khanda and Konkanakhyan
  • Goa is also called as Sunaparant which means "The Golden Land"

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