Chayagrahi, Chāyāgrāhi: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Chayagrahi 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chhayagrahi.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Chayagrahi in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Chāyāgrāhi (छायाग्राहि).—Ī. A demoness who harassed Hanūmān on his flight to Laṅkā from the Bhārata shore. She, by a trick of the shade obstructed his path and Hanūmān realising the danger killed her by a blow with his left foot and sprang forward. (Sundara Kāṇḍa, Kampa Rāmāyaṇa).

Purana book cover
context information

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»] — Chayagrahi in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Chāyāgrāhi (ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಿ):—

1) [adjective] holding, seizing the shadow of a person.

2) [adjective] taking photograph of.

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Chāyāgrāhi (ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಿ):—[noun] = ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಕ [chayagrahaka].

context information

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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