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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Vadanāmbuja (वदनाम्बुज) refers to “having lotus-like faces”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The citizens, the subjects of Himavat rejoiced in their minds. There was great auspicious jubilation. Viṣṇu, Indra, I and the gods were delighted, with the faces beaming like full blown lotuses (praphulla-vadanāmbuja). Then the gleeful lord of mountains gave the ancillary articles of present to Śiva in a fitting manner. Then his kinsmen worshipped Śiva with devotion and gave Pārvatī and monetary presents to Śiva in accordance with the various injunctions of the Śāstras. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Vadana, Ambuja.

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