Himagiripura, Himagiri-pura: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationHimagiripura (हिमगिरिपुर) refers to the “city of Himagiri”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.40 (“The Marriage Procession of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Thus, lord Śiva, accompanied by his Gaṇas, gods and others, went to the city of Himagiri [e.g., himagiripura] for the celebration of His marriage. O great sage, listen to another incident that happened when Śiva, the lord of all, went for his marriage along with the gods and others. Rudra’s sister Caṇḍī assuming a great festive mood came there with great pleasure but inspiring terror in others. [...]”.
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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