Damarigana, Damari-gana, Ḍāmarīgaṇa: 1 definition
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Damarigana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramḌāmarīgaṇa (डामरीगण) refers to a “fearsome hoard of witches”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] One should take (flesh) that has not already been offered and make the fire offering with that. O fair lady, at the end of the offering to the fire on the night of (the fourteenth of) the dark lunar fortnight, he sees the goddess and the fearsome hoard of witches (ḍāmarīgaṇa). O mistress of the goddess, (if) they are pleased they offer (him the power) to become small at will (aṇima) and the other (yogic powers). Thus, O goddess, such is the mighty Mahantārī. By uttering (her Vidyā, she) destroys mountains. What to say (if the yogi is) angry with others”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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