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Shivashiras, Śś, Śś, Shiva-shiras: 1 definition

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Shivashiras 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 terms Śś and Śś can be transliterated into English as Sivasiras or Shivashiras, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śś (शिवाशिरस�) refers to the “head of Pārvatī�, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] At the behest of the Brahmins, Śiva applied Red powder on the head of Pārvatī (śś). The lustre of Pārvatī at that time was beyond description and very wondrous. Thereafter at the bidding of the Brahmins both sat on the same cushion and attained such a lustre as accentuated joy in the hearts of the devotees. O sage, then they returned to their apartment and, at my behest performed the rite of Saṃsrava Prāśana, of wonderful sportive nature that they were. [...]�.

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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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