Gaganamurdha, Gaganamūrdha, Gaganamūrdhā: 3 definitions
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Gaganamurdha 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)
Gaganamūrdhā (गगनमूर्धा).—A reputed asura, son of Kaśyapaprajāpati by Danu. Later on, he was born as one of the five Kekeya kings. Ayaśśiras, Aśvaśiras, Ayaśaṅka, Gaganamūrdhā and Vegavān were the five kings. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 67, Verse 11).
Gaganamūrdha (गगनमूर्ध).—A Dānava; a son of Danu.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 6. 10: Vāyu-purāṇa 68. 10.
Gaganamūrdhā (गगनमूर्धा) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.59.23, I.65, I.61.10) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Gaganamūrdhā) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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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