Haimakalasha, Haimakalaśa, Haima-kalasha: 1 definition
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Haimakalasha 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 Haimakalaśa can be transliterated into English as Haimakalasa or Haimakalasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationHaimakalaśa (हैमकलश) refers to a “gold pot” (suitable for a marriage ceremony), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “In the meantime, urged by the priest Garga Himavat started the rite of marriage in the company of Menā. Himavat and Menā held the gold pot (haimakalaśa—haimaṃ kalaśamādāya) on either side. Himavat was bedecked in fine clothes and ornaments. The joyous mountain with the assistance of his priest wooed the bridegroom after offering water, clothes, ornaments, sandal paste etc. Then the brahmins were requested by Himavat ‘May the rite be formally started after narrating the Tithi etc. The auspicious hour has come’ [...]”.
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: Kalasha, Haima.
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