Kotisurya, Koṭi-sūrya, Koti-surya: 1 definition

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Kotisurya 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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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Koṭisūrya (कोटिसूर्य) means to “(the lustre of a) crore of suns ”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Umā (Durgā/Satī) with devotion:—“[...] thus eulogised by the Gods, the Goddess Durgā, the mother of the universe, the destroyer of impassable distress, appeared in front of them. [...] She was shining with the brilliance of her limbs that surpassed even the lustre of a crore of suns (i.e., koṭisūrya-adhika-ābhāsa). She was surrounded by a halo created by her own lustre. She was of symmetrical splendour”.

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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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