Danavavallabha, Dānavavallabha, Danava-vallabha: 1 definition
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Danavavallabha 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDānavavallabha (दानववल्लभ) refers to the “favourite Asura” and is used to describe Jalandhara, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.18 (“The conversation between Nārada and Jalandhara”).—Accordingly, after Nārada spoke to the Gods: “After saying so and consoling the gods, the excellent sage went to the assembly chamber of Jalandhara to see the favourite Asura (dānavavallabha). On seeing the excellent sage, the king Jalandhara stood up and offered him a splendid seat with great devotion. After worshipping him duly the surprised king of the Asuras laughed loudly and spoke to the excellent sage.—[...]”.
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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