Bhadreshvari, Bhadreśvarī, Bhadra-ishvari: 1 definition
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Bhadreshvari 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.
The Sanskrit term Bhadreśvarī can be transliterated into English as Bhadresvari or Bhadreshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyBhadreśvarī (भद्रेश्वरी) is the name of a Goddess that was once worshipped in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—These Goddesses (e.g., Bhadreśvarī) form the shining galaxy of female deities worshipped by the people of Kaśmīra.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Bhadreshvari, Bhadreśvarī, Bhadra-ishvari, Bhadra-īśvarī, Bhadresvari, Bhadra-isvari; (plurals include: Bhadreshvaris, Bhadreśvarīs, ishvaris, īśvarīs, Bhadresvaris, isvaris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
One hundred and eight (108) names of Sāvitrī < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
The Nilamata Purana (by Dr. Ved Kumari)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 198 - The Greatness of Śūleśvara Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]