Ketava: 1 definition
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Ketava 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)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexKetava (केतव).—A disciple of Rathītara (s.v.).*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 60. 66.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ketavaikkoti, Ketavalaka, Ketavata.
Ends with: Paushpaketava, Sauparnaketava.
Full-text: Ketu, Sauparnaketava, Arunaketubrahmana, Shukrasuta, Arunaketuka, Gaganalih, Shikhavant, Aruna, Rathitara, Divya, Bhauma, Mahendra.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Ketava; (plurals include: Ketavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 31 - Symbolic relevance of the Horse in Sun-worship < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]
Part 2 - Sūrya (The God of Atmosphere) < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa IV, adhyāya 6, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Fourth Kāṇḍa]