Apsarogana, Apsarogaṇa, Apsaras-gana: 2 definitions

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Apsarogana 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)

[«previous next»] — Apsarogana in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Apsarogaṇa (अप्सरोगण) refers to “groups of celestial damsels”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.45 (“Śiva’s comely form and the Jubilation of the Citizens”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Extremely surprised on hearing your words, Menā the beloved wife of the mountain, saw Śiva’s form that afforded great bliss. [...] The Siddhas, the secondary gods, the extremely delighted sages went in company of Śiva. The others too were equally delighted. Thus the fully decorated gods, were very jubilant and in the company of their wives they eulogised Śiva, the Supreme Brahman. Viśvāvasu and others along with the celestial damsels (apsarogaṇa) sang songs of Śiva’s glory. [...]”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Apsarogana in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Apsarōgaṇa (ಅಪ್ಸರೋಗಣ):—[noun] = ಅಪ್ಸರಃಪ್ರತಾನ [apsarahpratana].

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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