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Apavan, Ā貹: 2 definitions

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Apavan 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

1) Ā貹 (आपवन�).—Another name of sage Vasiṣṭha. (Śloka 5, Chapter 99, Ādi Parva, Mahābhārata).

2) Ā貹 (आपवन�).—An ancient sage. Kārttavīryārjuna once burnt the āśrama of this ṛṣi and he cursed Agni and Kārttavīryārjuna. (Ślokas 42 and 43, Chapter 49, Śānti Parva, Mahābhārata).

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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Languages of India and abroad

Nepali dictionary

: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Apaavan is another spelling for अपाव� [屹Բ].—adj. impure; not holy; polluted;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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