Dhatturapushpa, Dhattura-pushpa, Dhattūrapuṣpa: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dhattūrapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Dhatturapuspa or Dhatturapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhattūrapuṣpa (धत्तूरपुष्प) or Dhattūrakusuma refers to “flowers of the Dhattūra plant”, which are used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] a person desirous of long life shall worship him with Dūrvā grass. A person desirous of sons (putra-kāma) shall worship him with Dhattūra flowers (kusuma). A Dhattūra plant with red stem (raktadaṇḍa) is specially auspicious for worship. A worshipper using Agastya flowers will earn great fame”.
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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Partial matches: Pushpa, Dhattura.
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Full-text: Dirghamusha, Dhatturakusuma, Samanyamusha.
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