Asthividarini, Asthividāriṇī, Asthi-vidarini: 1 definition
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Asthividarini 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: ManthanabhairavatantramAsthividāriṇī (अस्थिविदारिणी) refers to a “bone crusher woman” and is identified with the sacred site of Ekāmra and the Mātṛkā named Cāmuṇḍā, according to the Mādhavakula and the Devyāyāmala (both Kālī Tantras that prescribe the worship of Kālasaṃkarṣaṇī as the supreme form of Kālī).—According to the Kubjikā Tantras, the eight major Kaula sacred sites each have a house occupied by a woman of low caste who is identified with a Mother (Mātṛkā).—[...] Ekāmra is identified with (a) the class of sculptress (śilpinī) [or bone crusher woman (asthividāriṇī)], (b) the Mātṛkā or ‘mother’ named Cāmuṇḍā, and (c) with the place of power (śaktisthāna).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vidarini, Asthi.
Full-text: Vidarini, Camunda, Shaktisthana, Mahalakshmi, Shilpini, Ekamra.
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