Alternative spellings of this word include Granthinirmochana.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Granthinirmocana (ग्रन्थिनिर्मोचन) refers to “untying the knot” (performed during a marriage ceremony), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The ladies in the city of the mountain then took Śiva and Pārvatī to the abode of Kubera. [...] The ladies of the city of Himavat approached them and performed the customary auspicious rites. Shouting cries of victory they untied the knot (granthinirmocana). They were smiling and ogling at one another with hairs standing on their ends due to pleasure. [...]”.

Note regarding granthi-nirmocana: Tying together, so as to form a knot, the garments of the bride and bridegroom at the commencement of the marriage ceremony is called granthibandhana while untying the same after the ceremony is called granthinirmocana.

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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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Partial matches: Granthi, Nirmocana.

Full-text: Nirmocana, Bandhana, Granthibandhana.

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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 50 - Description of fun and frolic < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]

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