Ibhamukha, Ibha-mukha: 2 definitions
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Ibhamukha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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)
Ibhamukha (इभमुख) is another name for Vighneśvara (i.e., Gaṇeśa), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.20 (“The fight between the Gaṇas and the Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Jalandhara laid siege to Kailāsa: “[...] The great lord of various sports, the enthusiastic Śiva commanded his powerful Gaṇas, Nandin and others, severally. Nandin, Vighneśvara [e.g., ibhamukha], Kumāra and all other Gaṇas, at the bidding of Śiva hurriedly got ready for the battle. The infuriated and invincible Gaṇas descended from Kailāsa heroically shouting war cries and leaping to fight. [...]”.
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.
India history and geography
Ibhamukha (इभमुख) (in Sanskrit) refers to the Tamil ipamukaṉ, which represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Ipamukaṉ) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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