Trishulakhata, aka: Triśūlakhāta; 2 Definition(s)
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Trishulakhata 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.
The Sanskrit term Triśūlakhāta can be transliterated into English as Trisulakhata or Trishulakhata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Triśūlakhāta (त्रिशूलखात).—A sacred place. If a man bathes at this place and worships the devas and the manes, he would attain a place equal to that of Gaṇapati. (Chapter 84, Vana Parva).
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopaediaTriśūlakhāta (त्रिशूलखात) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. III.82.10) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Triśūlakhāta) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places
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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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Mahabharata - Third Book (by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa)
Section LXXXIV < [Tirtha-yatra Parva]