Kanyadanakala, Kanyādānakāla, Kanyadana-kala: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Kanyādānakāla (कन्यादानकाल) refers to the “time for the celebration of marriage”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.47 (“The ceremonious entry of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Even as these confabulations were going on, the ministers of the lord of mountains came there. They approached Śiva, Viṣṇu and others and made their submission that the time for the celebration of marriage (kanyādānakālakanyādānocitaḥ kālo vartate) had arrived and that they would please hasten to the palace. On hearing that, O sage, Viṣṇu and others rejoiced much and cried shouts of victory to the mountain. [...]”.

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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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