Virataparva, Virāṭaparva, Virata-parva: 1 definition
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Virataparva 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: Puranic EncyclopediaVirāṭaparva (विराटपर्व).—A prominent Parva (section) in Mahābhārata.
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: Parva, Virata.
Starts with: Virataparvan.
Full-text (+43): Sudeshna, Samayapalanaparva, Pandavapraveshaparva, Savyasaci, Sumaha, Vaivahikaparva, Govikarta, Meghapushpa, Granthika, Aralika, Samgramajit, Tantripala, Viratanagara, Shatruntapa, Jayadbala, Supratardana, Upaplavya, Bibhatsu, Susarma, Ballava.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Virataparva, Virāṭaparva, Virata-parva, Virāṭa-parva; (plurals include: Virataparvas, Virāṭaparvas, parvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Chapter 5 - The Pandavas Reveal Their Disguise < [Virata Parva]
Chapter 1 - Plans for the Thirteenth Year < [Virata Parva]
Mahabharata (English Summary) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
List of Mahabharata tribes (by Laxman Burdak)
Poet Vyasa in the Mahabharata < [October – December, 1988]
Studies in Mahabharata < [October – December, 1996]
Reviews < [July 1966]
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