Oghavan, Oghavān: 2 definitions
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Oghavan 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: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaOghavān (ओघवान्):—Son of Pratīka (son of Vasu). He had a son named who was also called Oghavān and a daughter called Oghavatī. Sudarśana married that daughter. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.2)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Oghavān (ओघवान्).—Grandson of King Nṛga. He had a son named Ogharatha and a daughter named Oghavatī. (Mahābhārata Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 2).
2) Oghavān (ओघवान्).—A warrior on the side of the Kauravas. (Mahābhārata Karṇa Parva, Chapter 5, Verse 42).
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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Starts with: Oghavant.
Full-text: Pratika, Oghavati, Ogharatha, Sudarshana.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
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