Dadhyakshata, Dadhyakṣata, Dadhi-akshata: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dadhyakṣata can be transliterated into English as Dadhyaksata or Dadhyakshata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDadhyakṣata (दध्यक्षत) refers to “rice-grains mixed with curd” (suitable for a marriage ceremony), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.47 (“The ceremonious entry of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Śiva was duly worshipped by the joyful and sweet-faced Pārvatī with the rice-grains mixed with curd (dadhyakṣata) and Darbha water. Gazing at Śiva for whom great penance had been performed by her formerly, Pārvatī shone beaming with pleasure. Requested by me and the sages Garga and others, Śiva, following the worldly conventions worshipped her. [...]”.
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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