Campakapushpa, Campaka-pushpa, Campakapuṣpa: 1 definition

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Campakapushpa 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 Campakapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Campakapuspa or Campakapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Champakapushpa.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Campakapuṣpa (चम्पकपुष्प) or Campakakusuma refers to “flowers of the Campaka plant”, which should not used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] excepting the Campaka and the Ketaka there is no flower (kusuma) which does not appeal to Śiva. All other flowers can be used for worshipping Him”.

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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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