Hemahastiratha: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Hemahastiratha 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)

[«previous next»] — Hemahastiratha in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Hemahastiratha (हेमहस्तिरथ).—The gift of a chariot with elephants in gold on an auspicious day with prayers to all deities takes one to the abode of Śiva.*

  • * Matsya-purāṇa 274. 8; 282. 1-16.
Purana book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of hemahastiratha in the context of Purana from relevant books on Exotic India

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Hemahastiratha in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Hemahastiratha (हेमहस्तिरथ):—[=hema-hasti-ratha] [from hema > heman] m. ‘g°-elephant-chariot’, Name of one of the 16 Mahādānas (q.v.)

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Discover the meaning of hemahastiratha in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: