Dakshamakha, Dakṣamakha, Daksha-makha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dakṣamakha can be transliterated into English as Daksamakha or Dakshamakha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDakṣamakha (दक्षमख) refers to the “sacrifice of Dakṣa”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.43.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] permitted by Śiva and with his blessings, O sage, Dakṣa the devotee of Śiva, with a delighted heart completed his sacrifice. [...] Thus the patriarch, Dakṣa, in collaboration with the Ṛtviks, completed that great rite of the gods in accordance with the sacred injunction. O excellent sage, thus the sacrifice of Dakṣa (i.e., dakṣamakha) was completed, thanks to the grace of Śiva who is identical with the supreme Brahman”.
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 eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Daksha, Makha.
Starts with: Dakshamakhamathana.
Full-text: Dakshamakhamathana, Mathana.
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