Kubjakalharapushpa, Kubjakalhārapuṣpa, Kubjakalhara-pushpa: 1 definition

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Kubjakalharapushpa 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.

The Sanskrit term Kubjakalhārapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Kubjakalharapuspa or Kubjakalharapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Kubjakalhārapuṣpa (कुब्जकल्हारपुष्प) refers to “flowers of the Kubjakalhāra plant”, which are used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] worldly pleasures (bhuktimukti) and salvation will be secured by a person who worships with Tulasī. Great valour (pratāpa) can be secured by worshipping with Arka or Kubjakalhāra flowers (puṣpa)”.

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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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