Angabharana, Aṅgābharaṇa, Anga-abharana: 1 definition
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Angabharana 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 TranslationAṅgābharaṇa (अङ्गाभरण) refers to “ornaments applied to parts (of one’s body)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as the guests arrived for Śiva’s marriage: “[...] O sage, the serpents that had been embellishing His ears before became the ear-rings studded with various gems. The serpents in the other parts became the befitting ornaments of those parts (aṅgābharaṇa), very beautiful and studded with gems. The ashes became the sweet unguent smeared over his body. The elephant hide etc. became the beautiful silken cloth. The form assumed a beauty beyond description. Lord Śiva seemed to have acquired from Himself all the riches. [...]”.
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: Abharana, Anga.
Ends with: Prasangabharana, Rangabharana.
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