The Sanskrit term Viṣṇukṣetra can be transliterated into English as Visnuksetra or Vishnukshetra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Viṣṇukṣetra (विष्णुक्षेत्र) refers to an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] obeisance to the great lord, greater than the greatest, the greatest of the great, the all-pervading omniformed lord. Obeisance to Viṣṇukalatra, Viṣṇukṣetra, the sun, Bhairava, the refuge of the refugees, the three-eyed and the sportive”.

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Tamil Arts Academy: History

Vishnu Kshetra is the name of a sacred place near Thirukkurunkudi, according to the Kaisiki-purana.—Accordingly, “[...] it will be shown that the Kaisiki-purana is a creation of Tamilnadu. And is a fine example localization of the legend. It localizes the legend and states that it took place at Thiruk-kurunkudi in Thirunelveli district (Tamilnadu) while the original took place at Mithila in the north. There are other minor additions that are not found in the original. The sacred Vishnu kshetra of Thirukkurunkudi is near a mountain called Mahendragiri. The Vishnu temple is located on the bank of a river nearby The Kaisiki-purana locates the event at this site while the Varaha-purana locates at Mithila near Nandanavana in north India”.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Viṣṇukṣetra (विष्णुक्षेत्र):—[=viṣṇu-kṣetra] [from viṣṇu] n. Name of a sacred district, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Vishnukshetra in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Kshetra, Vishnu.

Full-text: Vishnukalatra, Sharanya, Bhanu, Paramesha, Vishvamurti, Bhairava.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Vishnukshetra, Viṣṇukṣetra, Vishnu-kshetra, Viṣṇu-kṣetra, Visnuksetra, Visnu-ksetra; (plurals include: Vishnukshetras, Viṣṇukṣetras, kshetras, kṣetras, Visnuksetras, ksetras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)

Chapter 82 - Origin of Cakratīrtha < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]

Chapter 354 - Greatness of Kardamāla < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]

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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 41 - Devas eulogise Śiva < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]

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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 96 - Prayer to Śiva < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]

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