Candakali, Canda-kalii, Caṇḍakāli, Caṇḍakāḷī: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Caṇḍakāḷī can be transliterated into English as Candakali or Candakalii, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chandakali.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexCaṇḍakāli (चण्डकालि).—Killed Kolāṭa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 28. 42.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sikkhapada, Canda.
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