Nagahara, Nāgahāra, Naga-hara: 1 definition
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Nagahara 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNāgahāra (नागहार) refers to “one who has garland of snakes” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.31 (“Description of Śiva’s magic”).—Accordingly, as Śiva (in disguise of a Brahmin) said to the Lord of Mountains: “I have come to know that you desire to give your daughter to Śiva, [...] To Śiva—who has no support, [...] whose matted hair is ill worn, who supports all who roam about, who has garland of snakes (nāgahāra) who is a mendicant, who is engaged in following wrong-paths and who tenaciously discards the Vedic path. [...]”.
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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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 46 - Incarnation of Mahālakṣmī < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)