Candrottamsa, Candra-uttamsa, Candrottaṃsā, Candrottaṃsa: 1 definition

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Candrottamsa 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chandrottamsa.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Candrottamsa in Shaktism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Candrottaṃsā (चन्द्रोत्तंसा) refers to “she who is moon-crested” and is used to describe the Goddesses of the accomplishments (mahāsiddhi), according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I take refuge with the goddesses of becoming minute and other great accomplishments for the sake of success. They hold wish-fulfilling jewels in both hands. They are moon-crested (candrottaṃsā), three-eyed, and red in complexion. I revere Brahmāṇī and the other mother-goddesses. They carry a skull-bowl and red lily in their hands, their bodies are dark-colored like the leaves of bamboo, and they are clad in lovely [red] clothes resembling bandhūka flowers. [...]”.

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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.

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