Haimagapura, Haimāgapura, Haimaga-pura: 1 definition

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Haimāgapura (हैमागपुर) refers to the “city of Himavat (Himācala)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.41 (“Description of the Altar-Structure”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu and others: “Discussing thus with gods, Śiva appeared to be completely overpowered by Kāma like an ordinary man. At the bidding of Śiva, Viṣṇu and other gods, the noble sages and others, O sage, kept you and mountains at the head and started for the abode of Himavat. They were surprised to see the wonderful abode. The delighted Śiva reached the outskirts of the city (haimāgapura) accompanied by Viṣṇu and others as well as his delighted Gaṇas”.

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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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