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Somaloka 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Somaloka (सोमलोक).—A bath in the Kaṭheśvaram tīrtha and somatīrtha leads to.^*

• * Matsya-purāṇa 191. 65, 97.

context information

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: Soma, Loka.

Full-text: Loka.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Somaloka, Soma-loka; (plurals include: Somalokas, lokas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)

Chapter XIV - Of occasional Shraddhas, or obsequial ceremonies < [Book III]

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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 35 - The delusion of Viṣṇu and Brahmā (2) < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]

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