Ghatadhara, Ghaṭādhāra, Ghata-adhara: 1 definition

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Ghatadhara 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantra

Ghaṭādhāra (घटाधार, “Base of the Jar”):—Another name for Ghaṭasthāna (‘Place of the Jar’), the location of where the Yoginīs of the Yoginīcakra reside.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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