Sucamara, Sucāmara, Su-camara: 1 definition

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Sucamara 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 Suchamara.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Sucāmara (सुचामर) refers to “beautiful chowries” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.45 (“Śiva’s comely form and the Jubilation of the Citizens”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Extremely surprised on hearing your words, Menā the beloved wife of the mountain, saw Śiva’s form that afforded great bliss. [...] The Gaṅgā and the Yamunā were waving the Chowries (sucāmara). The eight Siddhis danced in front of Him. Viṣṇu, I, Indra and the other gods bedecked their bodies and dress and accompanied Śiva. The Gaṇas of various forms and features shouted cries of ‘Victory’ ‘Victory’ and walked in front 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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