Vrishadaksha, Vṛṣadakṣa: 1 definition

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Vrishadaksha 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 Vṛṣadakṣa can be transliterated into English as Vrsadaksa or Vrishadaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Vrishadaksha in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Vṛṣadakṣa (वृषदक्ष).—A son of Surabhī and Kaśyapa with a jewelled necklace given by mother for the use of Maheśvara as dhvaja.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 66. 75-6.
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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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