[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1822 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1822 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1822 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1822](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1822) TAKSHAKA. ‘One who cuts off; a carpenter.’ A name of Viswa-karma. A serpent, son of Kadru, and chief of snakes. - [Previous: c5.1821](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1821) - [Next: c5.1823](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1823) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1822](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1822) · Pramāṇa