Pramathagana, Pramathagaṇa: 2 definitions
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Pramathagana 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaPramathagaṇa (प्रमथगण).—Śīva’s attendants. They were well-versed in Dharmādharmas (What is virtuous and what is not). (Chapter 131, Anuśāsana Parva).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPramathagaṇa (ಪ್ರಮಥಗಣ):—[noun] a particular class of demigods attending on Śiva.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gana, Pramatha.
Full-text: Pramathatva, Pramathanatha, Piramatakanam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Pramathagana, Pramathagaṇa, Pramatha-gana, Pramatha-gaṇa; (plurals include: Pramathaganas, Pramathagaṇas, ganas, gaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
5. The form of Tatpuruṣa < [Chapter 5 - Essence of Pañcabrahma Upaniṣad]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Act VI (Summary) < [Chapter 3 - Summary of the Play Jīvānandana Nāṭaka]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 53 - Śiva’s Attendants Go to Vārāṇasī < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Reviews < [September-October 1933]
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