Asthimaladhara, Asthimālādhara, Asthimala-dhara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAsthimālādhara (अस्थिमालाधर) refers to “one who wears a garlands of bones” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.19 (“Jalandhara’s emissary to Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Rāhu said to Śiva: “O bull-bannered god, listen to the behest of Jalandhara [i.e., the lord of Daityas who has divine power and who is the master of all excellent things]. [Jalandhara said]:—‘How can the auspicious daughter of Himavat be a wife unto you who habitually stay in the cremation ground wearing garlands of bones (asthimālādhara) and assuming the form of a naked ascetic. I am the possessor of all excellent things. She is the most excellent of all ladies. She deserves me better than you who live on alms. [...]’.”.
The Purana (पुराण, 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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