Kankeshvari, Kaṅkeśvarī, Kanka-ishvari: 1 definition
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Kankeshvari 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.
The Sanskrit term Kaṅkeśvarī can be transliterated into English as Kankesvari or Kankeshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismKaṅkeśvarī (कङ्केश्वरी) represents one of the local names of Cāmūṇḍā: the seventh of the eight Aṣṭamātṛkā (mother Goddesses) of Kathmandu city. Cāmūṇḍā is locally known as Kaṅga Ajimā or Kaṅkeśvarī. Her location is Kaṅkeśvarī (at Viṣṇumatī River bank).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvari, Kanka.
Full-text: Ashtamatrika, Camunda.
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