Varunasnana, Vāruṇasnāna, Varuna-snana: 2 definitions
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Varunasnana 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVāruṇasnāna (वारुणस्नान) is the name of a certain rite (ceremonial ablution), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.13, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] then the offerings shall be made with great devotion reciting the requisite Vedic mantras or the names ending in the dative case. Similarly any desirable and desired material shall be offered to Śiva. Thereafter the Vāruṇa-snāna rite (ceremonial ablution) shall be performed to Śiva. Sweet-smelling sandal paste and other unguents shall then be applied. The water poured over the deity in a continuous current shall be rendered fragrant. The water ablutions shall be made reciting Vedic mantras or six-syllabled mantra eleven times, if so much time can be spared, then the deity shall be wiped with a cloth”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVāruṇasnāna (ವಾರುಣಸ್ನಾನ):—[noun] a washing, bathing in water.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Varuna, Snana.
Starts with: Varunasnanam.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Varunasnana, Vāruṇasnāna, Varuna-snana, Vāruṇa-snāna; (plurals include: Varunasnanas, Vāruṇasnānas, snanas, snānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 13 - The mode of worshipping Śiva < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 35 - Sadācāra (Conduct of the Good) < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]