Gandharvapravara, Gandharva-pravara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGandharvapravara (गन्धर्वप्रवर) refers to the “chief of Gandharvas”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.46 (“The arrival of the bridegroom”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The young ladies proclaimed that the daughter of the mountain was fortunate. Some girls said that she had become a goddess. Some said—‘Such a bridegroom has never been seen, not to our knowledge’. Some girls said to Menā—‘Pārvatī is really blessed’. The chief of Gandharvas [e.g., gandharvapravara] sang songs. The celestial damsels danced. On seeing Śiva’s lovely form, the gods were delighted. [...]”.
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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