Mangalakara, Mangala-kara, Maṅgalakara: 2 definitions

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Mangalakara 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)

[«previous next»] — Mangalakara in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Maṅgalakara (मङ्गलकर) refers to “that which renders everything auspicious”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.10.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“O celestial sage, most excellent among the devotees of Śiva, listen to His glory that sanctifies, renders everything auspicious [i.e., maṅgalakara] and increases devotion. Returning to His mountain, Śiva in his excitement caused by his separation from his beloved, remembered Satī, who was dearer to Him than his very life. Addressing His Gaṇas, He bewailed her and narrated her good qualities heightening love. In this way He showed the way of the world to the people. [...]”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Mangalakara in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Maṃgalakāra (ಮಂಗಲಕಾರ):—[noun] a man who is about to be married; a bridegroom.

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Maṃgaḷakara (ಮಂಗಳಕರ):—[adjective] of good omen; boding well for the future; favorable; propitious.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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