Bhandiraka, Bhāṇḍīraka: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexBhāṇḍīraka (भाण्डीरक).—A banyan tree whose shade is fit for playing games; near Bṛndāvana.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 18. 22; 19. 13.
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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Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 14 - The Destruction of the Demon Pralamba < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Chapter 11 - An Account of Kalya < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 18 - Slaying of the Demon Pralamba < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)