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Mandaracala, ѲԻ岹峦: 2 definitions

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Mandaracala 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Mandarachala.

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mandaracala in Vaishnavism glossary
: ISKCON Press: Glossary

ѲԻ岹峦 (मन्दराचल).—The mountain used by the demigods and demons to churn the ocean of milk and thus extract nectar.

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mandaracala in Purana glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

ѲԻ岹峦 (मन्दराचल).—A chief hill of Kuśadvīpa.*

  • * Viṣṇu-purāṇa II. 4. 41.
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The Purana (पुरा�, 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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