Rikshadeva, Ṛkṣadeva: 1 definition
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Rikshadeva 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 Ṛkṣadeva can be transliterated into English as Rksadeva or Rikshadeva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaṚkṣadeva (ऋक्षदेव).—Son of Śikhaṇḍī. Mahābhārata, Droṇa Parva, Chapter 23 refers to his horse with white and red colour.
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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