Daksheshvara, Dakṣeśvara, Daksha-ishvara: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dakṣeśvara can be transliterated into English as Daksesvara or Daksheshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical studyDakṣeśvara (दक्षेश्वर) or Dakṣeśvaraliṅga the name of a Tīrtha (holy places) situated at Vārāṇasī, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Vārāṇasī has remained a place dear to Śiva. It is supposed to be a place of mokṣa for all living creatures. There are many sacred places and innumerable liṅgas which are even unknown to Brahmā, so says the Saurapurāṇa. [...] Dakṣeśvara-liṅga is situated in Vārāṇasī . The sight of this liṅga imparts siddhi to the devotees of Śiva. This liṅga is stated to be established by Dakṣa Prajāpati, after the destruction of his sacrifice, on the bank of Gaṅgā and worshipping the liṅga Dakṣa finally got merged in that liṅga.
In the seventh chapter of the Saurapurāṇa the dakṣayajñavidhvaṃśa episode is narrated by the Sūta in connection with the glorification of Dakṣeśvara-liṅga at Vārāṇasī. — [...] Vīrabhadra advised Dakṣa to go to Vārāṇasī and worship Śaṅkara by whose grace all his vices would be destroyed. Afterwards Dakṣa went to Vārāṇasī and established a Śivaliṅga on the bank of the Ganges. He worshipped the Liṅga with great devotion and finally got merged in the Liṅga, which was later named as Dakṣeśvara-liṅga.
Note: The Saurapurāṇa Version of the myth appears to follow Mahābhārata. Valgate 12.283.38 ff in which it is not Śiva himself, but Vīrabhadra and Bhadrakālī born of their master’s wrath, who act at their masters bidding and destroy the sacrifice completely.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Daksha, Ishvara.
Starts with: Daksheshvaralinga.
Full-text: Daksheshvaralinga, Ghantakarnahrada, Langalisha, Linga, Ghantakarna, Shulapani.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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