Pankajapushpa, Paṅkajapuṣpa, Pankaja-pushpa: 1 definition

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Pankajapushpa 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.

The Sanskrit term Paṅkajapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Pankajapuspa or Pankajapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Paṅkajapuṣpa (पङ्कजपुष्प) or simply Paṅkaja refers to “lotus flowers”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.21. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When Kāma (God of Love) reached the vicinity of Śiva, Spring spread all his splendour in accord with the inclination of the lord. [...] The lotus flowers (paṅkajapuṣpa) shone in the lakes (saras). The goddess wind endeavoured to fascinate people with her sweet face”.

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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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