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Overview
Dakshayagna is a pivotal tale in Hindu mythology. It recounts the grand sacrifice ritual organized by Daksha, where his daughter Sati, wife of Lord Shiva, tragically immolates herself due to her father's insult to her husband. Enraged by this, Shiva destroys the sacrifice, leading to the creation of the Shakti Pithas. This event also sets the stage for the reincarnation of Sati as Parvati, who later marries Shiva. The story is central to understanding the complexities of Hindu deities and their interactions.
A closer look
Dakshayagna (1934) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay. The cast includes Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Tulsi Chakraborty, Ahindra Choudhury, Chandrabati Devi.
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Dakshayagna FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dakshayagna?
Dakshayagna is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dakshayagna?
Our source metadata lists 28 December 1934. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dakshayagna?
The listed director is Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.
Who is in the cast of Dakshayagna?
The available cast credits include Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Tulsi Chakraborty, Ahindra Choudhury, Chandrabati Devi, Mrinal Ghosh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Dakshayagna?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Dakshayagna?
The original title in our source data is দক্ষযজ্ঞ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dakshayagna about?
Dakshayagna is a pivotal tale in Hindu mythology. It recounts the grand sacrifice ritual organized by Daksha, where his daughter Sati, wife of Lord Shiva, tragically immolates herself due to her father's insult to her husband. Enraged by this, Shiva destroys the sacrifice, leading to the creation of the Shakti Pithas. This event also sets the stage for the reincarnation of Sati as Parvati, who later marries Shiva. The story is central to understanding the complexities of Hindu deities and their interactions.
