Vrikavaktra, Vṛkavaktra: 1 definition

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Vrikavaktra 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 Vṛkavaktra can be transliterated into English as Vrkavaktra or Vrikavaktra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

1a) Vṛkavaktra (वृकवक्त्र).—A Rākṣasa living in Atalam.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 20. 33.

1b) An Asura of the fourth tala or gabhastala.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 50. 32.
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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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