Dakshinamalla, Dakṣiṇamalla: 1 definition
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Dakshinamalla 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 term Dakṣiṇamalla can be transliterated into English as Daksinamalla or Dakshinamalla, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaDakṣiṇamalla (दक्षिणमल्ल).—A country in ancient India. This country is called Mallarājya. Its capital was Kuśīnagara or Kuśīnara. In Mahābhārata mention is made that Bhīmasena, during his conquest brought this country under control. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 30).
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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