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Wearing 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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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaWearing garments artfully (in Sanskrit: Vastragopana) was considered one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which pre sents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
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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Starts with: Wearing away.
Full-text (+1299): Raktambara, Jatadhara, Paridhana, Kavaribhrit, Pitambara, Dakshayanin, Kapardin, Pracinavitin, Nivitin, Mekhalin, Ekaveni, Dharin, Jhijani, Lingadhara, Kundaladharana, Mundadharin, Upavitin, Kiritadharana, Anambara, Asutrita.
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Search found 274 books and stories containing Wearing; (plurals include: Wearings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.7.6 < [Chapter 7 - The Marriage of Śrī Rukmiṇī]
Verses 1.7.24-26 < [Chapter 7 - Description of the Conquest of All Directions]
Verse 2.4.15 < [Chapter 4 - The Liberation of Vatsāsura]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.200 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Verse 2.63 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Verse 8.256 < [Section XL - Disputes regarding Boundaries]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.3. Protective Footwear < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
6. Some Beliefs Associated with Dressing < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
2.1. Head Ornaments (a): Kirīṭa < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
11-12. Process and Method of Wearing Rudrākṣa < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
7. Mantras to wear in different parts < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
2. Rosary to do ‘Japa’ < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
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