Dakshalaya, Dakṣālaya, Daksha-alaya: 1 definition
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Dakshalaya 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 Dakṣālaya can be transliterated into English as Daksalaya or Dakshalaya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDakṣālaya (दक्षालय) refers to “Dakṣa’s abode”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.18. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] in the bright half of the month of Caitra (March-April) on the thirteenth day when the star was Uttarā Phalguni on a Sunday, lord Śiva started. [...] Then in a trice, Śiva reached Dakṣa’s abode [viz., Dakṣālaya] seated on his speedy bull and along with Viṣṇu and others”.
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, Alaya.
Full-text: Balivarda.
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