Cincadevi, Ciñcādevī, Cinca-devi: 1 definition
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Cincadevi 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 Chinchadevi.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCiñcādevī (चिञ्चादेवी) (or Ciñciṇī) refers to the “Goddess of the Tamarind”.—The birth and exploits of Vṛkṣanātha are described for the first time in the Kularatnoddyota but there he is rarely called by his homonym Ciñciṇīnātha or Ciñciṇīśa. Vṛkṣanātha is the ‘Lord of the Tree’ because he is associated with the Kramamaṇḍala, which is the Maṇḍala of the Tree (vṛkṣamaṇḍala) and the Tree of Brahmā. More specifically, his name suggests his association with the seed-syllable Navātman which is called the Tree because of the resemblance its written form has to an inverted tree. Outwardly, he is associated with the tamarind tree in which Kubjikā, the Goddess of the Tamarind (Ciñcādevī or Ciñciṇī) resides.
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: Devi, Cinca, Tevi.
Full-text: Vrikshanatha, Vrikshamandala.
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