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Mythology
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In Hindu cosmology, what is the 'Great Deluge' that periodically destroys and recreates the universe called?
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Pralaya
Quiz Options
- Pralaya
- Yuga
- Kalpa
- Maha Yuga
Explanation & Context
Pralaya refers to the cyclical dissolution or unmanifestation of the universe in Hindu cosmology.
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