Vidiksthana, Vidiksthāna: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexVidiksthāna (विदिक्स्थान).—The place where Śrāddha is performed; generally south west; three holes to be made and three pieces of khādira (acacia catechu) measuring the length of a cubit (aratni) to be placed; then is the śodhana or purification of agni by milk and ghee.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 74. 7-11.
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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