Yakshinitirtha, Yakṣiṇītīrtha, Yakshini-tirtha: 1 definition

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Yakshinitirtha 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 Yakṣiṇītīrtha can be transliterated into English as Yaksinitirtha or Yakshinitirtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Yakshinitirtha in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Yakṣiṇītīrtha (यक्षिणीतीर्थ).—A famous sacred place situated on the borders of Kurukṣetra. By bathing at this place one’s desires would be fulfilled. The place is also famous for offering worship to the Pitṛs. A visit to this place will be rewarded with the benefit of Aśvamedha Yāga. Mahābhārata, Vana Parva, Chapter 83, Verse 23 mentions that this tīrtha was founded by Paraśurāma.

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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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