The Sanskrit term Dakṣiṇādi can be transliterated into English as Daksinadi or Dakshinadi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism

Dakṣiṇādi (दक्षिणादि) is the sacred region (pīṭha) associated with Vṛddhanātha, who was one of the twelve princes born to Kuṃkumā, consort to Mīnanātha, who is the incarnation of Siddhanātha in the fourth yuga, belonging to the Pūrvāmnāya (‘eastern doctrine’) tradition of Kula Śaivism, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya. Siddhanātha incarnates as a Kaula master in each of the four yugas. Vṛddhanātha was one of the six princes having the authority to teach.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Dakṣiṇādi (दक्षिणादि) is the name of a Pīṭha (‘sacred seat’) Master associated with Vindhya and Śāṇḍilyamuni, according to the Kulakriḍāvatāra, a text paraphrased by Abhinavagupta in his Tāntrāloka.—The lineage (ovalli) Yogin is associated with the following:—Prince: Vindhya; Master: Śāṇḍilyamuni; Pīṭha: Dakṣiṇādi; Ghara (house): Śarabilla; Pallī (village): Akṣara; Town: Piṇḍa; Direction: south-west; Grove: Khaira; Vow-time: 25 years; Mudrā: right little finger; Chummā: “Navel”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Dakṣiṇādi (ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾದಿ):—[adjective] relating to the Southern India, South Indian languages, music or other arts.

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Dakṣiṇādi (ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾದಿ):—

1) [noun] that which is relating to the Southern India.

2) [noun] Karnāṭaka music system.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Dakshina, Adi.

Full-text: Khaira, Shandilyamuni, Sharabilla, Shandilya, Vindhya, Vriddhanatha, Akshara, Pinda.

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Chapter 356 - The formation of taddhita (secondary nominal bases)

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