Tamraparnika, Tāmraparṇikā: 1 definition
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Tamraparnika 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationTāmraparṇikā (ताम्रपर्णिका) is the name of a river (nadī) and mentioned as one of the seven holy Gaṅgas (saptagaṅgā), according to Śivapurāṇa 1.15. Accordingly, regarding the benefit in the rites of Devayajña:—“[...] a temple, the bank of a holy tank, the bank of an ordinary river, the bank of a holy river and the banks of the seven holy Gaṅgās (saptagaṅgā) are each of ten times more benefit than the previous. The seven holy Gaṅgās are Gaṅgā, Godāvarī, Kāverī, Tāmraparṇikā, Sindhu, Sarayū and Revā. The shores of the sea are of ten times more benefit than the previous. The summit of a mountain is of ten times more benefit than the shores of the sea”.
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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Full-text: Saptaganga, Ganga, Sarayu, Reva, Godavari, Sindhu, Kaveri.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 15 - Qualification, time and place for devayajña, etc. < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter xxxvi < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]