Indradaivata: 1 definition
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Indradaivata 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaIndradaivata (इन्द्रदैवत).—A yajña (sacrifice) performed in order to get children. King Yuvanāśva got the yajña conducted. After it was over the King drank water from pots filled by brahmins, and became pregnant. (See Māndhātā). (Devī Bhāgavata, 7th Skandha).
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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