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Gajakomeda 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)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGajakomeda (गजकोमेद) refers to the deity Gaṇeśa, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.16. Accordingly, “[...] the worship of the elephant-faced Gaṇeśa (Gajakomeda) together with the gifts of scented flowers affords the enjoyment of worldly pleasures”.
Note: Gajakomeda is the elephant-shaped God Gaṇeśa, the son of Śiva. and Pārvatī. There is a variety of legends accounting for his elephant head.
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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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 16 - Different modes of worship of clay idols and their results < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]