Devitirtha, Devītīrtha, Devi-tirtha: 1 definition
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Devitirtha 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)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaDevītīrtha (देवीतीर्थ).—The common name of three holy centres (Śaṅkhinī, Madhuvaṭī, Mṛgadhūmā) in Kurukṣetra. Those who bathe in Śankhinī will become beautiful in appearance, while those who bathe in Madhuvaṭī and Mṛgadhūmā will get the benefits of performing a thousand godānas (gifts of cows).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tirtha, Devi, Tevi.
Ends with: Ganitadevitirtha.
Full-text: Ganitadevitirtha, Shankhini.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
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The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
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