Dvapara
Dvapara, in Hindu cosmology, most often refers to the Dvapara Yuga, the third of the four ages (yugas) that together compose a complete cycle called a Mahayuga. The name is commonly interpreted as indicating the “second age” in the sequence of the yugas, reflecting its position between Treta Yuga and Kali Yuga, though etymological explanations vary.
A Mahayuga lasts 4,320,000 years, divided among the four yugas as follows: Satya Yuga 1,728,000 years, Treta
Dvapara Yuga is characterized by a further rise in dualities and complexity compared to Treta, with ritualism
In Hindu calendars and mythological narratives, Dvapara Yuga serves as a transitional phase between the more