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Lambashirsha, śīṣ�, Lamba-shirsha: 1 definition

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Lambashirsha 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 śīṣ� can be transliterated into English as Lambasirsa or Lambashirsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

śīṣ� (लम्बशीर्षा) refers to a group of Deities, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.17 (“The Resuscitation of Gaṇeśa�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] On being commanded by her, the infuriated Śaktis got ready to destroy the gods and others. [...] Karālīs (the Terrific), Kubjakās (the humpbacked), Khañjās (the lame), śīṣās (the tall-headed) the innumerable Śaktis took up the gods with their hands and threw them in their own mouths. [...]�

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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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