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Goddess worship 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Worship of the Goddess in a cloth in a shrine (built in the north-eastern part of a military encampment), formed a part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—Various 5th century sources refer to rituals such as Goddess worship, for example: Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa 2.158.6cd–7, Agnipurāṇa 267.13cd–16ab (repeating Viṣṇudharmottara); Varāhapurāṇa cited in the Kṛtyaratnākara, pp. 364–365.
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: Worship, Goddess.
Full-text: Pitha, Military encampment.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Goddess worship; (plurals include: Goddess worships). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1. Expiatory Rites in Pre-Tantrasamuccaya Period (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
A Dilapidated Fort < [April 1940]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Religious Aspects of the Purāṇas (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 131 - Worship of the Śālagrāma Stone < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Religion and Rituals: Śākta < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
The Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)