Kraunch: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kraunch means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Kraunch has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kraumca.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKraunch is another name for the Mountain Krauñca, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Note: Krauñca [Kraunch] is the name of a mythical mountain said to be the grandson of Himālaya who was pierced by Kārtikeya and Paraśurāma.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKraunch in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a kind of curlew..—kraunch (क्रौंच) is alternatively transliterated as Krauṃca.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1): Krauncha, Krauncha Vyuha, Kraunchabhetta, Kraunchadana, Kraunchadarana, Kraunchadvipa, Kraunchana, Kraunchapada, Kraunchapadi, Krauncharati, Kraunchari, Krauncharipu, Krauncharunavyuha, Kraunchasamvatsara, Kraunchasana, Kraunchastra, Kraunchasudana, Kraunchavarna, Kraunchavyuha, Kraunchayati.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kraunch; (plurals include: Kraunches). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 54 - Shalya Meets Kalayavana < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Chapter 39 - Krishna Meets with Parasurama < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]