Dakshalaya, Dakṣālaya, Daksha-alaya: 1 definition

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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)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dakṣālaya (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”.

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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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