Manikarnatirtha, Maṇikarṇatīrtha, Manikarna-tirtha: 1 definition
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Manikarnatirtha 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: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical studyMaṇikarṇatīrtha (मणिकर्णतीर्थ) or simply Maṇikarṇa is the name of a Tīrtha (holy places) situated at Vārāṇasī, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Vārāṇasī has remained a place dear to Śiva. It is supposed to be a place of mokṣa for all living creatures. There are many sacred places and innumerable liṅgas which are even unknown to Brahmā, so says the Saurapurāṇa. [...] The Maṇikarṇatīrtha at Benares is a favourite of Śiva. A bath at Maṇikarṇa takes away sins and by the sight of Viśveśvara a devotee becomes fit for liberation.
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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Partial matches: Tirtha, Manikarna.
Full-text: Manikarna.
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