Vishuva, ³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Vishuva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term ³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ can be transliterated into English as Visuva or Vishuva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�) refers to the “period of equinoxesâ€�, according to ÅšivapurÄṇa 1.15. Accordingly, regarding the benefit in the rites of Devayajña:—“[...] the period of equinoxes (±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹), the period of tropical transit, the period of transit to the capricornus, and the time of lunar eclipse are each of ten times more benefit than the previous oneâ€�.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�) refers to the “Equinoxâ€�, according to the ÅšrÄ«matottara-tantra, an expansion of the KubjikÄmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the KubjikÄ cult.—Accordingly, as the Goddess (i.e., KubjikÄ) said to Caṇá¸Äká¹£Ä�: “Well done, you whose desire has been fulfilled! As this place has been filled (by you in this way), your nature is full (±èÅ«°ùṇa°ùÅ«±è¾±á¹‡Ä�). And (you) will (possess) sovereignty (over this place which is) this mountain that is your creation (udbhava). As you have purified (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹) this (place) with the Yoga of the Equinox (±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹-yoga) you will indeed be the mistress of (this) sacred seat in every Age. [...]â€�

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹.â€�(CII 4; SII 1), the autumnal or vernal equinox; also called ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹t (q. v.). Note: ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossaryâ€� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�).—The first point of Aries or Libra into which the sun enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox, the equinoctial point; अयने विषà¥à¤µà¥‡ कà¥à¤°à¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¹à¥à¤¯à¤¤à¥€à¤ªà¤¾à¤¤à¥‡ दिनकà¥à¤·à¤¯à¥‡ (ayane ±¹¾±á¹£uve kuryÄhyatÄ«pÄte dinaká¹£aye) BhÄgavata 7. 14.2.
Derivable forms: ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹m (विषà¥à¤µà¤®à¥�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�).—n.
(-±¹²¹á¹�) The first point of Aries or Libra into which the sun enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox. E. ±¹¾±á¹£u equally, (the night and day,) and va or pa aff.; also ±¹¾±á¹£upa .
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�).—±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹t ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹t, i. e. ±¹¾±á¹£u + vant, n. (va, by dropping the final t), The equinox, [±á¾±³Ù´Ç±è²¹»å±ðÅ›²¹] 114, 22 (va).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�):—[from ±¹¾±á¹£u] m. or n. (cf. ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹t; [accusative] ±¹¾±á¹£u±¹²¹m or ±¹¾±á¹£v²¹³¾ cf. 1. ±¹¾±á¹£u above) the equinox, [MahÄbhÄrata; PurÄṇa]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�):â€�(±¹²¹á¹�) 1. n. Idem.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹m), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryVisuva (विसà¥à¤�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: ³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹t.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (ವಿಷà³à²�):â€�
1) [noun] the time when the sun crosses the equator, making night and day of equal length in all parts of the earth.
2) [noun] the first point of Aries orLibra into which the son enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary³Õ¾±á¹£u±¹²¹ (विषà¥à¤�):—n. Astrol. the first point of Aries or Libra into which the sun enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox; the equinoctial point;
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 (+10): Vishuvacchaya, Vishuvachaya, Vishuvad, Vishuvadbha, Vishuvadbimdu, Vishuvaddesha, Vishuvaddina, Vishuvaddinamadhyahnacchaya, Vishuvaddivasa, Vishuvadina, Vishuvadrekhe, Vishuvadvalaya, Vishuvadvritta, Vishuvajiva, Vishuvam, Vishuvamandala, Vishuvamsha, Vishuvan, Vishuvant, Vishuvarekha.
Full-text (+40): Mahavishuva, Jalavishuva, Vishuvadina, Vishuvarekha, Vishuvasamkranti, Vishuvacchaya, Vishuvasamaya, Vishuvachaya, Vicuvam, Vishuvam, Tulavishuvam, Vasanta-vishuva, Vishvam, Makavishuvam, Vishu, Vicuvamittiram, Makavicuvam, Vicuvatinam, Vituvam, Vishupa.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 201 - Greatness of KÄlabhairava ÅšmaÅ›Äna < [Section 1 - PrabhÄsa-ká¹£etra-mÄhÄtmya]
Chapter 121 - The Greatness of Soma TÄ«rtha < [Section 3 - RevÄ-khaṇá¸a]
Chapter 190 - The Greatness of CandrahÄsa TÄ«rtha < [Section 3 - RevÄ-khaṇá¸a]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The concepts of Kadividya and Hadividya < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
Vratas depicted in the Gangajala (study) (by Maitreyee Goswami)
Part 3.6 - A study on the SaṃkrÄnti-vrata < [Chapter 4]
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
23. Pilgrimage < [Religion]
12. Time to Perform Sraddha < [Religion]
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