Candravinashana, Candravināśana: 1 definition
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Candravinashana 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.
The Sanskrit term Candravināśana can be transliterated into English as Candravinasana or Candravinashana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chandravinashana.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaCandravināśana (चन्द्रविनाशन).—An asura, who descended on earth as a reputed king under the name Jānakī. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 67, Verse 37).
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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