Agastyakusuma, Agastya-kusuma: 1 definition
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Agastyakusuma means something inHinduism, 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)
Agastyakusuma (अगस्त्यकुसुम) or Agastyapuṣpa refers to “flowers of the Agastya plant”, which are used in the worship of Śiva, according to theŚivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] a Dhattūra plant with red stem (raktadaṇḍa) is specially auspicious for worship. A worshipper using Agastya flowers (kusuma) will earn great fame”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteenmahapuranas total over 400,000shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches:Kusuma,Agastya.
Full-text:Agastyapushpa.
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