Devapushkarini, Devapuṣkariṇī: 1 definition

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Devapushkarini 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 Devapuṣkariṇī can be transliterated into English as Devapuskarini or Devapushkarini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Devapuṣkariṇī (देवपुष्करिणी).—A very ancient tīrtha in India a dip in which is as efficacious as performing an Aśvamedha yajña. (Vana Parva, Chapter 85, Verse 45).

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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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