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Savarnantara, 屹ṇānٲ, Savarna-Antara: 1 definition

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Savarnantara 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»] � Savarnantara in Purana glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

屹ṇānٲ (सावर्णान्त�).�(first): three gaṇas of seven ṛṣis are distinguished, each of 20; he had nine mind-born sons; at the end of Cākṣuṣa and the beginning of Vaivasvata Sāvarṇi Manus come into being; sons of Dakṣa through his daughter; son of Samjña. Sāvarṇa Manus.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 100. 9, 19-29, 31, 53.
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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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