Shrimallikarjuna, Śrīmallikārjuna, Shri-mallikarjuna: 1 definition

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Shrimallikarjuna 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 Śrīmallikārjuna can be transliterated into English as Srimallikarjuna or Shrimallikarjuna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Śrīmallikārjuna (श्रीमल्लिकार्जुन) is the name of liṅga situated near Śrīparvata: one of the various Tīrthas (holy places) mentioned in the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—The tīrtha named Śrīparvata is an auspicious abode of the Siddhas. On that mountain Siddhas and sages are seen everywhere. There is the liṅga—Śrīmallikārjuna where Śiva is ever present. A visit to this liṅga enables one to become Jīvanmukta. Any creature who dies there goes to the abode of Śiva.

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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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