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Dvijastri, ٱᲹٰī, Dvija-stri: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Dvijastri in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ٱᲹٰī (द्विजस्त्री) refers to “Brahmin women�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched�).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] Then he began collecting foodstuffs and other requisite articles intended for the performance of the marriage. [...] Auspicious rites were started by the mountain on an auspicious day. The womenfolk of the mountain performed the purificatory ceremony for Pārvatī. Women bedecked in ornaments performed auspicious rites. The delighted Brahmin women (屹Ჹٰī) of the city did everything in accordance with the tradition and custom. Great festivities and holy auspicious rites were performed by the delighted Himavat too. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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