Skandaloka, Skanda-loka: 1 definition

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Skandaloka 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)

[«previous next»] — Skandaloka in Purana glossary
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Skandaloka (स्कन्दलोक) is obtainable when one baths at Śaktibheda: one of the Tīrthas (holy places) mentioned in the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—In that Ujjayinī the sage Agastya worshipped Śiva performing penance. Being pleased Śiva appeared there in the form of Agastyeśvara. Near Agastyeśvara there is a holy place known as Śaktibheda resided by the sages. According to Skandapurāṇa (V.1.34) this place is said to be at Ujjayinī on the bank of the river Siprā. The place is associated with the legend of the birth of Kārtikeya. Bathing at this tīrtha if a person visits Bhadravaṭa becomes released from all sins and is honoured in Skandaloka.

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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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