Calalinga, Cala-linga, Calaliṅga: 3 definitions
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Calalinga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chalalinga.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismCalaliṅga (चललिङ्ग) refers to one of two main classes of liṅgas: a symbol used in the worship of Śiva. This class represents the movable liṅgas, as opposed to acalaliṅga, which represents the immovable. The term is used thoughout Śaiva literature.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: Pancaratra (Samhita list)Calaliṅga (चललिङ्ग) refers to “moveable liṅgas”, as discussed in chapter 28 [calaliṅgapratiṣṭhā] of the Saṃkarṣaṇa-Kāṇḍa of the Hayaśīrṣapañcarātra: an ancient Pāñcarātra consisting of four sections (kāṇḍas), deriving its name from the fact that according to its frame-story (ādikāṇḍa) it was revealed by God in the form of Hayaśiras, the Horse-Headed One. The Agnipurāṇa chapters 62-69 have parallels with the Saṃkarṣaṇakāṇḍa of the Hayaśīrṣa-pañcarātra.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Source: Google Books: Inscriptions of Ancient Nepal: InscriptionsThe chala liṅgas are variously called:
- mṛṇmaya (made of earth),
- lohaja (metal),
- ratnaja (jewels),
- dārujo (wood),
- śilaja (stone)
- and kṣaṇika (of anything but worshipped only for a moment).
The last are made of cooked rice. clay, butter, sandal paste, kurcha grass, flowers, jaggery and flour. According to T.A. Gopinath Rao the stone lingas under classification of chala are very small meant to be carried in the pocket by the followers of Śaiva cult called Jaṅgamas. Liṅgāyats or Virasaivas.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cala, Chala, Linga.
Starts with: Calalingapratishtha.
Ends with: Acalalinga.
Full-text: Calalingapratishtha, Darujalinga, Lohajalinga, Ratnajalinga, Mrinmayalinga, Acalacalam, Kshanikalinga, Sthavaralinga, Linga, Diksa, Atmarthapuja.
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Different materials used in making the Linga < [Chapter 3 - Shaiva iconography in Saivagamanibandhana]
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