Adrivara, Adrivāra, Adri-vara: 1 definition
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Adrivara 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 TranslationAdrivāra (अद्रिवार) refers to “saturday”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.14. Accordingly, “it is said that the respective merits of the different days [viz., Adrivāra, ‘saturday’] are secured through the gratification of the gods. [...] The repetition of the mantras of the favourite deity accords the respective benefits of the day of the week. [...] The wise devotee shall worship Rudra and others on Saturday (Adrivāra) that wards off premature death, by performing Homa with gingelly seeds. He shall make gifts to the Brahmins and feed them with cooked rice and gingelly seeds. Thus worshipping the deities he shall derive the fruit of good health etc”.
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 3.2.19 < [Chapter 2 - The Great Festival of Śrī Girirāja]