Nandanidhi, Nanda-nidhi: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Nandanidhi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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

General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Nandanidhi in Hinduism glossary
Source: archive.org: South Indian Festivities (hinduism)

Nandanidhi (नन्दनिधि) or simply nanda, refers to one of the eight nidhis that are under the control of Devi (the Goddess).—While the nidhi Mukunda developes in the individual fine aesthetic instincts, that going by the name Nanda secures for him crops in plenty and immunity from wants.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Nandanidhi in Marathi glossary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

nāndanidhi (नांदनिधि).—m (S) A nidhi or treasure celebrated in Hindu fable as attending at the sounding of certain metals to transmute them into gold.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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