Nanasugandha, Nana-sugandha, Nānāsugandha: 1 definition

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

Nānāsugandha (नानासुगन्ध) refers to “various sweet smelling substances”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Seated on a gemset throne offered by Menā, Śiva surveyed the bedchamber with pleasure. [...] It was richly rendered fragrant with various sweet smelling substances (nānāsugandha). It was very bright. There was sandal paste and aguru. Beds were richly strewn with flowers. Many wondrous things of variegated colours and shapes were displayed there. It had been constructed in gems by Viśvakarman himself. [...]”.

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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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