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Girijanatha, Girijānātha, Girija-natha: 1 definition

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Girijanatha 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)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Girijānātha (गिरिजाना�) refers to the “consort of Pārvatī� and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Naradā: “excellent sage, on hearing their words and seeing the Gaṇas completely shattered, lord Śiva told them everything. O excellent sage, Śiva, the lord of all, the consort of Pārvatī (ٳ), then laughingly told me, Brahmā�.

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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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