Digdevata, Digdevatā, Dish-devata: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Digdevata 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDigdevatā (दिग्देवता) refers to the “deities of the quarters” also known as dikpālikā or “female guardians” (or goddesses)
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDigdevatā (दिग्देवता).—[feminine] the deity of a region.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDigdevatā (दिग्देवता):—[=dig-devatā] [from dig > diś] f. = dik-pati, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dish, Dig, Devata.
Full-text: Digdaivata, Dikpalika, Aprakashamana, Vaikarika.
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Kena Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 7 < [Part One]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 14 - God Brahmā eulogizes Kṛṣṇa < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]