Marutvan, Marutvān: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Marutvan 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)One of the Hands of Famous Emperors.—For the Lords of the Earth Mandhātā and Marutvān, Mukula, ū and ѳṣṭ hands and the Ardha-patāka twisted upwards touching the body, these four hands are used in order.

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMarutvān (मरुत्वान�).—See under MARUTVATĪ.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMarutvān (मरुत्वान�):—n. Mythol. 1. an epithet of Hanuman; 2. an epithet of Indra;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Marutvant, Marutvanta.
Full-text: Marutvati, Mandhata, Vishvadevas, Bha, Mahayamaka, Maruttuvan, Mudra.
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Search found 17 books and stories containing Marutvan, Marutvān; (plurals include: Marutvans, Marutvāns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 3 - Mārkaṇḍeya’s Further Query < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Chapter 14 - The Legend of Vajrāṅga < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 6 - Birth of Devas, Daityas, Birds and Serpents etc. < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Chapter 5 - The Consecration of Indra < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Etymological Derivations of Kṣīrasvāmin < [Chapter 6 - Grammatical Aspects]