Samagaccha, Samāgaccha, Sam-agaccha: 1 definition

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Samagaccha 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 Samagachchha.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Samāgaccha (समागच्छ) refers to “coming over” (to a particular place), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, as Dharma said to Śiva: “Get up, get up O Śiva, O lord of the Pramathas. Please come over (samāgaccha) to the audience hall. Make the assembled people gratified”.

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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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