Gandharvapati, Gandharva-pati: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGandharvapati (गन्धर्वपति) refers to the “chiefs of Gandharvas”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.10 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, after Kumāra (Kārttikeya) defeated Tāraka-Asura: “[...] The delighted gods, Gaṇas and sages, Siddhas and Cāraṇas eulogised Pārvatī, Śiva and the son of Śiva. The secondary gods poured a great shower of flowers. The chiefs of Gandharvas (gandharvapati) sang. The celestial damsels danced. The musical instruments were played sweetly then. Frequent loud shouts of ‘Victory’ and ‘Obeisance’ were raised. [...]”.
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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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.5.9 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
4. Description of Social pastimes < [Chapter 11 - Social Data]
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
(i) Viśvakarmā’s Vastuśāstra (Summary) < [Chapter 5 - Study of Hindu Science of Architecture]