Pramudavaha, Pramudāvaha, Pramuda-avaha: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPramudāvaha (प्रमुदावह) refers to a “pleasing (story)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.38 (“Description of the dais or maṇḍapa”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] Thus for propitiating Śiva, wonderful and very brilliant structures were erected by Viśvakarman. Making all arrangements in accordance with worldly conventions, Himavat awaited eagerly for the arrival of Śiva. Thus, O divine sage, I have narrated the pleasing (pramudāvaha) story of Himavat entirely. What else do you wish to hear?”.
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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