Pancavata, Pañcāvaṭa, Pañcavaṭa, Pancan-vata, Panca-vata: 8 definitions
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Pancavata 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Panchavata.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesPañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. III.81.141). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Pañca-vaṭa) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPañcāvaṭa (पञ्चावट).—The sacrificial cord worn across the shoulder.
Derivable forms: pañcāvaṭaḥ (पञ्चावटः).
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Pañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट).—the sacred or sacrificial thread worn across the breast (yajñopavīta).
Derivable forms: pañcavaṭaḥ (पञ्चवटः).
Pañcavaṭa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pañcan and vaṭa (वट).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट).—m.
(-ṭaḥ) The Brahminical thread as worn across the breast; also pañcāvaṭa. f. (-ṭī) 1. Five fig-trees, viz:—the Indian and the holy fig, the Bel, Grislea tomentosa, Rox. (dhātrī) and Asoka, placed or planted in several quarters; viz. east, west, north, south and southeast. 2. Part of the great southern or Dandaka forest where the Godavari rises. E. pañca, and vaṭa the Indian fig.
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Pañcāvaṭa (पञ्चावट).—m.
(-ṭaḥ) The sacrificial cord, as worn crossed upon the breast, the ends hanging over the shoulders. E. pañca spreading, vaṭ to surround, aff. ac, āṅ prefixed to the root; also pañcavaṭa .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट).—i. e. pañcan -vaṭa, n. and f. ṭī, The name of a loeality near the Godāvarī, [Rāmāyaṇa] 1, 3, 18 (13 Gorr.).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट):—[=pañca-vaṭa] [from pañca] m. ‘5-threaded’, the Brāhmanical cord (but cf. [Religious Thought and Life in India 361]), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of a man, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]
3) Pañcāvaṭa (पञ्चावट):—[=pañcā-vaṭa] [from pañca] = pañca-v q.v.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pañcavaṭa (पञ्चवट):—[pañca-vaṭa] (ṭaḥ) 1. m. The brāhminical thread. (ṭī) Five trees.
2) Pañcāvaṭa (पञ्चावट):—[pañcā+vaṭa] (ṭaḥ) 1. m. The sacrificial cord as worn by brāhmaṃs, &c.
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Starts with: Pancavatam, Pancavatamahatmya.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Symbology of the sacred thread (Yajnopavita or Pancavata) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 3.8 - Brahma-shirascheda-murti (cutting off Brahma’s head) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 27 - Kanyātīrtha, Saptasārasvata, Pṛthūdaka, Sannihiti, etc. < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]