Madanadvadashivrata, Madanadvādaśīvrata: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Madanadvādaśīvrata can be transliterated into English as Madanadvadasivrata or Madanadvadashivrata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexMadanadvādaśīvrata (मदनद्वादशीव्रत).—The vow observed on the 12th day of the bright half of Caitra, with the object of attaining sons; observed by Ditī.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 7. 7-26; 291. 3.
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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The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 4.2f - Madanadvādaśī-vrata < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
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