pralaya

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Indian mythology}} The [[destruction]] of the universe taking place at the end of each cosmic age, preceding a new creation. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|Hindu cosmology}} A period of cosmic [[inactivity]], lasting 4.32 billion years.

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