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Sagara

Sagara is a term with multiple uses in South Asia and among its diaspora. Etymologically, it derives from the Sanskrit sāgara, meaning sea or ocean, and the word is used in several Indian languages to denote the ocean or a large body of water.

In India, Sagara refers to a town and taluk in Shimoga district of Karnataka state. It lies

In Hindu mythology, Sagara is a legendary king of the Ikshvaku dynasty; according to the legends, the

As a name, Sagara is used as a given name and surname among Indian populations and diaspora

Variant spellings and closely related names include Sagar and Sagara, which appear in different linguistic and

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