Garhapati, Gārhapati: 1 definition
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Garhapati 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Gārhapati (गार्हपति).—An agni (fire). (Śloka 6, Chapter 74 Ādi Parva).
2) Gārhapati (गार्हपति).—One of the seven fathers. The seven fathers are: Vairājas, Agniṣvāttas, Gārhapatis, Somapas, Ekaśṛṅgas, Caturvedas and Kalas. (Chapter 11, Sabhā Parva, Mahābhārata).
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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Starts with: Garhapatika.
Full-text: Ekashringa.
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