manvantara

/mɑnˈvɑntɑrɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of creation, dissolution, and recreation in the cycle of time in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.

“The scriptures described the earth as undergoing multiple manvantaras, each lasting for millions of years.”

Synonyms

  • epoch
  • kalpa

Antonyms

  • pralaya