Ratnakankana, Ratnakaṅkaṇa, Ratnakankaṇa, Ratna-kankana: 2 definitions

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Ratnakankana 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Ratnakankana in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Ratnakaṅkaṇa (रत्नकङ्कण) refers to “bracelets of gems”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.46 (“The arrival of the bridegroom”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime the servant-maids in the harem of the mountain took Pārvatī out in order to worship the tutelar family deity. [...] With a gentle smile playing in her face she appeared very beautiful. Her plaited hair was thickly grown and looked beautiful. Decorative lines over her body were exquisite. She had the Tilaka with musk and saffron. Gemset necklace shone over her chest. Bracelets and bangles of gems [e.g., ratnakaṅkaṇa] and jewels shone brilliantly. [...]”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Ratnakankana in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Ratnakaṃkaṇa (ರತ್ನಕಂಕಣ):—

1) [noun] an ornament studded with precious gems or pearls.

2) [noun] (palm.) name of a particular line on the palm of a person.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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