Ghantadhara, Ghanta-dhara, Ghaṇṭādharā: 1 definition
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Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraGhaṇṭādharā (घण्टाधरा) refers to “she who wears a bell” and is used to describe Ajitā Devī, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 11.1-24ab, while describing the appearance and worship of Tumburu]—“[...] The Devīs are white, red, yellow, and black, four-faced, four armed, three eyed, and in [their] hands bear golden hatchets, sticks and rosaries. [...] Ajitā [is yellow, like] the calyx of a lotus. Four-faced and four-armed, [she] bears a spear and a bell (ghaṇṭādharā—śāktighaṇṭādharā devī) and rests on a flat hide. [...] [When one] worships and meditates on [the Devīs, as they] stand in the cardinal directions, [the Devīs grant the practitioner] the fruits of siddhi. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Dhara, Ghanta.
Ends with: Mahaghantadhara, Vajraghantadhara.
Full-text: Mahaghantadhara, Ghanta.
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