Giriyajna, Giriyajña: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Giriyajna 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexGiriyajña (गिरियज्ञ).—The cult of mountains; appropriate to the environment of cow-herds.*
- * Viṣṇu-purāṇa V. 10. 36; 37-8, 43-5.
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 corpusGiriyajña (ಗಿರಿಯಜ್ಞ):—[noun] a sacrifice performed in favour of a mountain or the mountain-king (Himalaya).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Giriyajna, Giriyajña, Giri-yajna, Giri-yajña; (plurals include: Giriyajnas, Giriyajñas, yajnas, yajñas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 17 - The Reply of the Gopas < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Govardhana < [Fifth Section]