Paramarddhimat, Parama-ṛddhimat, Parama-riddhimat: 1 definition
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Paramarddhimat 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 Parama-ṛddhimat can be transliterated into English as Parama-rddhimat or Parama-riddhimat, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationParamarddhimat (परमर्द्धिमत्) refers to a “richly (decorated)” (vehicle), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.12 (“The story of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “After saying thus and obtaining his permission, Viṣṇu and other gods went jubilantly to that mountain along with Kumāra. When the lord Kumāra started to Kailāsa, the abode of Śiva, sounds of ‘Victory’ arose indicating great auspiciousness. Kumāra got in the richly (paramarddhimat) decorated aerial chariot that shone above all the things. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Riddhimat, Parama.
Full-text: Riddhimat.
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