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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: JSTOR: Tāntric Dīkṣā by Surya Kanta

Devamukha (देवमुख) refers to one of the eight forms of fire (agni) to be assigned to the body parts of the worshipper during preliminary rites before Dīkṣā: an important ritual of Śāktism described in the Śāradātilaka-tantra, chapters III-V. The various tongues (jihvās) of fire are assigned to the various limbs of the body of the worshipper. The eight forms of fire (viz. Devamukha) are assigned to the body of the worshipper.

context information

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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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Dēvamukha (ದೇವಮುಖ):—[noun] the sacrificial fire, considered as the mouth of gods (who receives the oblations on behalf of gods).

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Mukha, Deva.

Ends with: Sarvadevamukha, Sarvvadevamukha.

Full-text: Sarvadevamukha, Agni.

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