Sumahati, Sumahatī, Su-mahati: 1 definition

Introduction:

Sumahati 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)

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

Sumahatī (सुमहती) refers to “great” (i.e., “a great shower of flowers”), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.10 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, after Kumāra (Kārttikeya) defeated Tāraka-Asura: “[...] The delighted gods, Gaṇas and sages, Siddhas and Cāraṇas eulogised Pārvatī, Śiva and the son of Śiva. The secondary gods poured a great (sumahatī) shower of flowers. The chiefs of Gandharvas sang. The celestial damsels danced. The musical instruments were played sweetly then. Frequent loud shouts of ‘Victory’ and ‘Obeisance’ were raised. [...]”.

Purana book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of sumahati in the context of Purana from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Help me to continue this site

For over a decade I have been trying to fill this site with wisdom, truth and spirituality. What you see is only a tiny fraction of what can be. Now I humbly request you to help me make more time for providing more unbiased truth, wisdom and knowledge.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: