Kottuva, Koṭṭuvā: 1 definition
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Kottuva 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: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaKoṭṭuvā (कोट्टुवा).—(Yawning, Gape). In Devī Bhāgavata, Skandha 6, there is a story explaining how the living beings began to awn. After getting boons from Brahmā, Vṛttrāsura swallowed Indra. The Devas were filled with fea and approaching Brhaspati they represented their grievance. According to the instruction of Bṛhaspati the Devas caused Vṛttrāsura to gape. After opening the mouth he found it difficult to shut, and the mouth remained open. In the meanwhile Indra jumped out of Vṛtra through the mouth. Gape came into existence from that time. (For details see under the word Vṛtra.
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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Starts with: Kottuvaga, Kottuval, Kottuvan, Kottuvanam, Kottuvani, Kottuvanku, Kottuvastu, Kottuvattiyam, Kottuvay, Kottuvelai, Koṭṭuvēlai.
Full-text: Jrimbhadevi, Jrimbhika, Kurattai, Kommaikottu.
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