Vishnuvarsha, Viṣṇuvarṣa, Vishnu-varsha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Viṣṇuvarṣa can be transliterated into English as Visnuvarsa or Vishnuvarsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationViṣṇuvarṣa (विष्णुवर्ष) refers to “one year of Viṣṇu”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.10, while explaining the span of life of the deities (Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Hara):—“[...] one year of Brahmā constitutes one day of Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu lives for hundred years in his own calculation. One year of Viṣṇu [viz., viṣṇuvarṣa] constitutes one day of Rudra. When a hundred year period passes, Rudra assumes the form of Nara (supreme Man)”.
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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