Valkaladharin, Valkaladharī, Valkala-dhari, Valkaladhari, Valkala-dharin: 1 definition
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Valkaladharin 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 TranslationValkaladhārin (वल्कलधारिन्) (Cf. Valkaladhāriṇī) refers to “one who wears bark”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.22 (“Description of Pārvatī’s penance”).—Accordingly, after Pārvatī thought to herself: “Pondering frequently like this incessantly, she performed penance for a long time, with her face turned downwards, her apparel of bark [i.e., jaṭā-valkaladhāriṇī] and mind without any aberrations. She performed penance difficult to be performed even by the sages, so much so that people were struck with surprise. All of them came there to witness her penance. Considering themselves blessed, they proclaimed thus approvingly:—[...]”.
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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Partial matches: Dharin, Valkala, Tari.
Starts with: Valkaladharini.
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