Candigana, Caṇḍīgaṇa, Candi-gana: 1 definition
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Candigana 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 Chandigana.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationCaṇḍīgaṇa (चण्डीगण) refers to the “Gaṇas of Caṇḍī”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Then the mountain invited all the gods and others along with the lord for taking food, through his sons and others. [...] The sages and Brahmins, Bhṛgu and other sages sat in separate rows and took their food with pleasure. The Gaṇas of Caṇḍī (caṇḍīgaṇa) took their meals and then cracked jokes and talked merrily. [...]”.
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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