Definitions for Purana

Purana Pu·ra·na

Spelling: [poo-rah-nuh]
IPA: /pʊˈrɑ nə/

Purana is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in Purana (aanpru).

Definitions for Purana

noun

  1. any of 18 collections of Hindu legends and religious instructions.

Origin of Purana

1690-1700; Sanskrit: of old

Examples for Purana

But the author of the Purana denies that this was done in anger.

Krishna's career as a warrior, in fact, is ended and with this episode the Purana enters its final phase.

The word "Purana" means "old," and in ancient Sanscrit writings it has the same meaning as our "cosmology."

The Linga Purana tells us that the linga was a pillar of fire in which Siva was present.

At this point, the Purana embarks on an episode which, at first sight, appears to have very little to do with its main subject.

Purana, as usual with Buddhists in regard to those who held opinions different from their own, is styled a heretic.

Four bridges crossed the Musi, the most notable of which was the Purana Pul, of 23 arches, built in 1593.

Including these this Purana makes 60 kings between Manu and Daçaratha.

Radha is constantly mentioned and in all the incidents in the Purana involving cowgirls, it is she who is given pride of place.

"The light of the day takes refuge in their bosoms," as the Purana says of the ocean.

Word Value for Purana
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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