Valala: 3 definitions
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Valala 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: The Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇaValala (वलल) refers to a type of missiles and represents one of the various weapons equipped by the Daityas in their war against Lalitā, according to the Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa 4.22. Accordingly, “[...] thereupon, crores of Daityas producing reverberating chattering noise furiously prepared themselves (to fight) against Parameśvarī (Lalitā). [...] Crores of Daityas were fully equipped with coats of mail and had the following weapons and missiles in their hands, [...], missiles of various sorts and shapes [such as Valalas], and thousands of similar weapons and missiles very dreadful and capable of destroying living beings”.
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaValala (वलल).—See under Ballava.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismValala (वलाल): Assumed name of Bhima when, he worked as a cook at Virata's court.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Valalai, Valalaiyuppu, Valalakaram, Vallalan.
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Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Epic Themes in Indo-English Plays < [January – March, 1981]