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Ratnaghata, 鲹ٲԲṭa, Ratna-ghata: 1 definition

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Ratnaghata 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)

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

鲹ٲԲṭa (रत्नघट) refers to “gemset vessels� [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] At the bidding of Menā, the chaste ladies requested Śiva humbly and made Him stay in the bedchamber where great festivities were going on. Seated on a gemset throne offered by Menā, Śiva surveyed the bedchamber with pleasure. It was brightly illuminated with hundreds of gemset lamps. There were many gemset vessels [ٲԲṭaٲԲٰṭākīṇa�]. Pearls etc. were gorgeously displayed. [...]�.

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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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