Jayamala, Jayamālā, Jaya-mala: 1 definition

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Jayamala 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Jayamālā (जयमाला) is the name of a stotra used to worship Pārvatī, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—The killing of Raktāsura by the goddess Pārvatī in a terrific form is narrated in chapter 49 of the Saurapurāṇa. Accordingly:—“[...] Indra with other gods went to Himālayas and worshipped Pārvatī with jayamālā stotra. The goddess was pleased and promised to kill Raktāsura. Thereafter Pārvatī became three eyed (trinetrā) and having moon on her forehead (candraśekhara). He mounted on a lion (Siṃharuḍhā). She became possessed of twenty hands holding various weapons [...]”.

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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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