Dakshinavrata, Dakṣiṇāvrata, Dakshina-vrata: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dakṣiṇāvrata can be transliterated into English as Daksinavrata or Dakshinavrata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDakṣiṇāvrata (दक्षिणाव्रत) is the name of a Pallī (village) associated with the Pīṭha named Tripurottara, according to the Kulakriḍāvatāra, a text paraphrased by Abhinavagupta in his Tāntrāloka.—The lineage (ovalli) Bodhi is associated with the following:—Prince: Amara; Master: Siddhnātha; Pīṭha: Tripurottara; Ghara (house): Paṭṭilla; Pallī (village): Dakṣiṇāvrata; Town: Ḍohāla; Direction: south; Grove: Kambili; Vow-time: 12 years; Mudrā: right thumb; Chummā: “Beyond the End of the Twelve”.
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: Dakshina, Vrata.
Full-text: Pattilla, Tripurottara, Kambili, Amara, Siddhanatha.
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