Avaishakha, Avaiśākha: 1 definition
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Avaishakha 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 Avaiśākha can be transliterated into English as Avaisakha or Avaishakha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaAvaiśākha (अवैशाख).—(See Dhanaśarmā).
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Avaishakha, Avaiśākha, Avaisakha; (plurals include: Avaishakhas, Avaiśākhas, Avaisakhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 98 - The Greatness of Vaiśākha < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 25 - The Conclusion < [Section 7 - Vaiśākhamāsa-māhātmya]