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Valkaladharini, ղ첹ṇ�, Valkala-dharini: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Valkaladharini in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ղ첹ṇ� (वल्कलधारिणी) (Cf. Valkaladhārin) refers to “one who wears bark�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.22 (“Description of Pārvatī’s penance�).—Accordingly, after Pārvatī thought to herself: “Pondering frequently like this incessantly, she performed penance for a long time, with her face turned downwards, her apparel of bark [i.e., Ჹṭ�-첹ṇ�] and mind without any aberrations. She performed penance difficult to be performed even by the sages, so much so that people were struck with surprise. All of them came there to witness her penance. Considering themselves blessed, they proclaimed thus approvingly:—[...]�.

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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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