Malakhya, Mālākhya: 1 definition
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Malakhya 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Varāha-purāṇaMālākhya (मालाख्य).—One of the five mountains situated near Bhadrāśva, according to the Varāhapurāṇa chapter 82. The Varāhapurāṇa is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, a type of Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, instructions for religious ceremonies and a whole range of topics concerning the various arts and sciences. The original text is said to have been composed of 24,000 metrical verses, possibly originating from before the 10th century.
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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Full-text (+12): Hamsa, Hamsavati, Manivapra, Shatahrada, Pancaganga, Kaveri, Manitata, Haritoya, Suvahini, Varunatali, Suparṇa, Mahavaktra, Akhyavati, Nagavati, Vilasini, Angaravahini, Shaivalini, Indravati, Subrahmabhaga, Kasa.
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