Gomayalepana, Gomaya-lepana: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: archive.org: SardhatrisatikalottaragamaGomayalepana (गोमयलेपन) refers to “coating with cow-dung” which is prescribed as one of the operations/ preliminary ceremonies related to the kuṇḍa (“fire-pit”), according to the various Āgamas and related literature. Gomayalepana is mentioned in the Raurava-āgama (Kriyā-pāda, chapter 15).
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: Lepana, Gomaya.
Full-text: Kunda.
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