Druhana, Druhaṇa: 8 definitions
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Druhana 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: Wisdom Library: The Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇaDruhaṇa (द्रुहण) refers to one of the various weapons equipped by the Daityas in their war against Lalitā, according to the Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa 4.22. Accordingly, “[...] thereupon, crores of Daityas producing reverberating chattering noise furiously prepared themselves (to fight) against Parameśvarī (Lalitā). [...] Crores of Daityas were fully equipped with coats of mail and had the following weapons and missiles in their hands [viz.: Druhaṇas], and thousands of similar weapons and missiles very dreadful and capable of destroying living beings”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDruhaṇa (द्रुहण).—Name of Brahmā or Śiva or Visnu.
Derivable forms: druhaṇaḥ (द्रुहणः).
See also (synonyms): druhiṇa.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDruhaṇa (द्रुहण).—m.
(-ṇaḥ) A name of Bramha: see the next. druṃ saṃsāragatiṃ hanti han-ac .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDruhaṇa (द्रुहण):—m. (either [from] √1. druh, or = dru-ghaṇa) Name of Brahmā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDruhaṇa (द्रुहण):—(ṇaḥ) 1. m. A name of Brahmā.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Druhaṇa (द्रुहण) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Duhaṇa.
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Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 35 - Śiva-sahasranāma: the thousand names of Śiva < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]