Mocaghanta, Mocāghaṇṭa, Moca-ghanta: 1 definition
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Mocaghanta 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 Mochaghanta.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Prabhupada Books: Sri Caitanya CaritamrtaMocāghaṇṭa (मोचाघण्ट) refers to a “semisolid preparation made with banana flowers”, according to the Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta 2.3.44ff—Accordingly:—“[...] the preparation made with coconut pulp mixed with curd and rock candy was very sweet. There was a curry made of banana flowers [viz., mocāghaṇṭa] and squash boiled in milk, all in great quantity.. [...] Thus Lord Kṛṣṇa was offered all the food, and the Lord took it very pleasantly”
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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