Durvaganapti, Durvāgaṇapti: 1 definition

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Durvaganapti 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Durvāgaṇapti (दुर्वागणप्ति) or Durvāgaṇaptivrata is described in the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, chapter forty-three contains the description of the Umāmaheśvara-vrata and the Durvāgaṇapti-vrata. The results of the construction of Śiva temples with different materials or of their extension repairing, white-washing, sweeping, decoration etc. and the glory of the worship of Rudra are described in the chapter forty-four.

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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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