Giridhama, Giridhaman, Giridhāma, Giri-dhama, Giridhāmam: 2 definitions
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Giridhama 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGiridhāma (गिरिधाम) refers to the “abode of the mountain”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.46 (“The arrival of the bridegroom”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “The delighted Śiva accompanied by His Bhūtas, Gaṇas, gods and others went to the abode of the mountain (giridhāma—girerddhāma jagāma) zealously. Menā, the exquisite beloved of Himācala, got up from her seat and went into the harem along with the women-folk. For the customary Nīrājana (waving of lights) rites of Śiva, the chaste lady came near the entrance with lights and vessels in her hands along with womenfolk of the sages. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGiridhāma (ಗಿರಿಧಾಮ):—[noun] a resort on a mountain or in a mountain-region; a hill-station or hill-resort.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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