Rikshagana, Ṛkṣagaṇa, Riksha-gana: 1 definition
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Rikshagana 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 Ṛkṣagaṇa can be transliterated into English as Rksagana or Rikshagana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationṚkṣagaṇa (ऋक्षगण) refers to the “group of stars”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Gaṇeśa fought with Śiva’s Gaṇas: “[...] The earth with all the oceans quaked. As a result of the violent battle even mountains fell down. The sky whirled with the planets and the stars (ṛkṣagaṇa) [dyaurgraharkṣagaṇairghūrṇā]. Everything was agitated. The gods fled. The Gaṇas too did likewise. The valorous six-faced deity alone did not flee. The great warrior stopped everyone and stood in front. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Gana, Riksha.
Full-text: Arkshya.
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