Kamyapuja, Kāmyapūjā, Kamya-puja: 1 definition
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Kamyapuja 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasKāmyapūjā (काम्यपूजा) refers to “worship for individual needs” and represents one of the three types of Parārthapūjā (ritual worship offered for the benefit of all living beings) as defined in the Śaivāgamas.—Parārthapūjā on the other hand is ritual worship offered to liṅga established by Devas, Ṛṣis, men, etc. (at temples) for the benefit of all living beings.—Kāmyapūjā is worship commissioned by patrons desiring specific outcomes.
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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Full-text: Pujadravya, Dravya, Pushpa, Acarya, Sadhaka, Pararthapuja.
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