Mangalapatrika, Maṅgalapatrikā, Mangala-patrika: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMaṅgalapatrikā (मङ्गलपत्रिका) refers to the “auspicious letter (of betrothal)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Brahmā: “O dear father Brahmā, O intelligent disciple of Viṣṇu, obeisance be to you. O merciful one, this wonderful story has been heard by us from you. Now I wish to hear the story of the auspicious marriage of the moon-crested lord that dispels all sins. What did lord Śiva do on receiving the auspicious letter (maṅgalapatrikā) of betrothal. Please narrate that story of Śiva, the supreme soul”.
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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