Alternative spellings of this word include Caryadhara.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Caryādhara (चर्याधर) refers to “observing a particular practice”, according to the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while discussing the Hagiography of Siddha Bauddhadeva]: “There is a well-known town in India which is your (sacred) place. It is the town of Kanyākubja situated between the Ganges and the Yamuna. (There was) a benevolent king who reigned happily there (called) Someśvara. He was a powerful warrior by caste and was born in the dynasty of the Moon. (One) night on the fourteenth of the dark fortnight, he left (his palace) to engage in Kaula practice. O Bhairava, in half a moment he brought a Vetāla under his control; because of that, (the king) who observed Kaula practice (vīra-caryādhara), had a son called Mahīpāla. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Carya, Charya, Dhara, Tara.

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