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Gaurishankar

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ga-oo-ree-shan-kar/ɡaʊrɪʃaŋkɑr/

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Saturday
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Sanskrit
Origin
Male
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Meaning & Origin

Gauri (Goddess Parvati) and Shankar (God Shiva) combined. This name signifies the union of feminine and masculine energies, representing strength, stability, and spiritual growth.

Spiritual meaning

The divine union of Shiva and Parvati, symbolizing the balance between masculine and feminine energies.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

गौरिशंकर

God Shankara, Lord Shiva

🇮🇳Hindi

गौरिशंकर

शिव

🇮🇳Tamil

கௌரிஷங்கர்

🇮🇳Telugu

గౌరిశంఖర్

🇮🇳Marathi

Gaurishankar

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Golden Mountaineer

🇧🇩Bengali

Gaurishankar

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Golden Mountaineer

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ga-oo-ree-shan-kar

/ɡaʊrɪʃaŋkɑr/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldOrange

Life path

6

Lucky stone

Rudraksha

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name "Gaurishankar" holds immense significance in Hindu culture as it embodies the divine union of two supreme deities Shiva and Parvati. This name is often used as a title for temples and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it transcends cultural boundaries, being revered by Hindus across the world. The Festival of Maha Shivratri, a major Hindu festival, celebrates the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and is typically associated with the name "Gaurishankar".

Spiritually, the name "Gaurishankar" represents the perfect harmony between the feminine and masculine energies, Shakti and Shiva, representing the ultimate balance in the universe. It denotes the attainment of the ultimate spiritual goal - Enlightenment or self-realization. In Hindu philosophy, the effective pursuit of the spiritual path involves the union of the individual soul with the Supreme Soul, Parbhru or Gauri Shankar. This name also represents the bestowal of grace by Gauri (the embodiment of pure consciousness and love) and Shankar (the embodiment of wisdom and detachment). Thus, invoking the blessings of Gaurishankar is a constant reminder of the eternal connection between the individual and the Divine.

Historical references

Gaurishankar is a name of Shiva, referring to the peak of Mount Kailash in Tibet. The name is a combination of 'Gauri' (Parvati, Shiva's consort) and 'Shankar' (Shiva). This name has been in use since ancient times and holds significant importance in Hindu mythology.

Ancient

The name 'Gaurishankar' gained prominence during the British colonial period when the British established a trade route between India and Tibet. The mountain peak was a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists alike, and the British recognized its importance. A temple was built at the base of the mountain, which was named 'Gaurishankar Temple'.

19th Century

Notable people with this name

RajinikanthAmitabh BachchanAamir Khan

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