Lingalakshana, Liṅgalakṣaṇa, Linga-lakshana: 1 definition
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Lingalakshana 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.
The Sanskrit term Liṅgalakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Lingalaksana or Lingalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the KamikagamaLiṅgalakṣaṇa (लिङ्गलक्षण) refers to the “characteristics of different Liṅgas”, according to the Kāmikāgama: an ancient Śaiva Āgama scripture in 12,000 Sanskrit verses dating to at least the 5th century and represented as an encyclopedic account of ritual instructions (kriyāpāda).—In modern print editions, the Kāmika-āgama is structured in two major parts. The Pūrvabhāga consists of 75 chapters (paṭalas) [...] Chapters 62 to 75 present comprehensive accounts of temple consecration and installation rites. Chapter 62 details the characteristics of different liṅgas (liṅgalakṣaṇa). Chapter 63 explicates the rite of offering germinated seeds which is to precede all solemn rites. Chapter 64 offers a detailed treatment of the installation of liṅgas. Chapter 65 describes the general characteristics of various types of divine images
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lakshana, Linga.
Ends with: Mukhalingalakshana, Parthivalingalakshana, Ratnajalingalakshana, Shivalingalakshana.
Full-text: Shivalingalakshana, Parthivalingalakshana, Cihna.
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