Viprangana, Viprāṅganā, Vipra-angana: 1 definition
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Viprangana 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 TranslationViprāṅganā (विप्राङ्गना) refers to “Brahmin ladies”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.55 (“Śiva returns to Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Then the brahmins respectfully intimated to them the auspicious hour for the starting of the journey and consoled them. Then Himavat and Menā composed themselves and caused the palanquin to be brought for Pārvatī to get in. The brahmin ladies (viprāṅganā) helped her to get into the palanquin. They gave their blessings. Her parents and the brahmins too offered their blessings. [...]”.
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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