Caitragni, Caitrāgni, Caitra-agni: 1 definition
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Caitragni means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chaitragni.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical studyCaitrāgni (चैत्राग्नि) is the name of one of the seven sages (saptarṣi) in the Tāmasamanvantara: one of the fourteen Manvantaras, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, “ In the tāmasamanvantara the Martyas and the Sudhiyas are the Gods, Jyoti, Dharma Pṛthu, Kalpa, Caitrāgni-savana and Pīvara are the seven sages. Śibi was the Indra”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Caitra, Agni, Ani.
Full-text: Shibi, Pivara, Sudhiya, Tamasamanvantara, Martya, Prithu, Savana, Tamasa.
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The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - Description of Manvantaras < [Book 8 - Eighth Skandha]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)