Candanapani, Candanapāṇi, Candana-pani: 1 definition

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Candanapani 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chandanapani.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Candanapani in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Candanapāṇi (चन्दनपाणि) refers to “holding sandal paste in one’s hand”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Gaṇeśa fought with Śiva’s Gaṇas: “In the meantime the excellent nymphs came there with flowers and sandal paste (candanapāṇi) in their hands [puṣpacandanapāṇayaḥ]. You and other gods who were eager to witness the fight came there. O excellent sage, the excellent pathway of the firmament was entirely filled by them. Seeing the battle they were much surprised. Such a battle had never been witnessed by them before. [...]”.

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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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