Girishvara, Girīśvara, Giri-ishvara: 1 definition
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Girishvara 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.
The Sanskrit term Girīśvara can be transliterated into English as Girisvara or Girishvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGirīśvara (गिरीश्वर) refers to the “lord of the mountains” and is used to describe Himācala , according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada the birth of Menā’s daughter:—“O best of Brahmins, O most excellent of my sons, listen to that great account. After bowing to Śiva with devotion I shall narrate that story which increases devotion. When Viṣṇu and other gods returned after instructing him, the lord of the mountains [i.e., girīśvara] and Menā performed a great penance. Meditating on Śivā and Śiva day and night with devout mind, the couple worshipped them continuously. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvara, Giri.
Starts with: Girishvarapriya.
Ends with: Simhagirishvara, Talagirisvara.
Full-text: Simhagirishvara.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 3.9.2 < [Chapter 9 - The Birth of Śrī Girirāja]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - The Efficacy of the Circumambulation of Aruṇeśvara < [Section 3a - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Pūrvārdha)]