Bahuharsha, Bahuharṣa, Bahu-harsha: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Bahuharṣa can be transliterated into English as Bahuharsa or Bahuharsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Bahuharsha in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Bahuharṣa (बहुहर्ष) refers to “being extremely delighted”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] The mountains Trikūṭa, Citrakūṭa, Veṅkaṭa, Śrīgiri, Gokāmukha and Nārada came also. The excellent mountain Vindhya possessing many riches, came there delightedly along with his wife and sons. The mountain Kālañjara, highly resplendent and extremely delighted (bahuharṣa-samanvita) came along with his attendants. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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