Dhanurghanta, Dhanurghaṇṭā, Dhanur-ghanta: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhanurghaṇṭā (धनुर्घण्टा) refers to the “bells of the bow” (of the charioteer), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.7 (“The gods pray”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “The divine chariot of lord Śiva consisting of all the worlds was built by Viśvakarman with devoted effort. [...] Goddess Sarasvatī in the form of the Vedas constituted the bells of the bow [ghaṃṭā sarasvatī devī dhanuṣaḥ śrutirūpiṇī]. The brilliant Viṣṇu became the arrow and Agni the spear-head. O sage, the four Vedas are said to be his horses. The remaining planets became their embellishments. His army came up from water. The winds were his feathers, wings etc. Vyāsa and other sages were the drivers of the vehicle. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Dhanus, Ghanta.
Full-text: Divine chariot.
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