Kanthahara, Kaṇṭhahāra, Kantha-hara: 1 definition
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Kanthahara 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: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKaṇṭhahāra (कण्ठहार) refers to a “necklace decorating one’s neck”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Kubjikā’s) iconic form is threefold (according to whether it is) in (the transmission) of the Child, Middle One or the Aged. [...] (The snake) Ananta is always at her feet adorning her anklets. The snake Kārkoṭa, tied on (her) zone, adorns (her) hips. Takṣaka is (her) diadem, Vāsuki the necklace on (her) neck [i.e., kaṇṭhahāra]. Kulika is said to be (hanging) on (her) ears and (she) is adorned with Kūrma as (her) earrings. Padma and Mahāpadma are on her eyebrows and all (of her) arms are adorned with thousands of snakes. [...]”.
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: Hara, Kantha.
Ends with: Kavikanthahara.
Full-text: Kavikanthahara, Kaniihaar, Sacchrotriya, Mudra.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.4. Neck Ornaments (a): Hāra < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Vāmana Gosvāmī Mahārāja < [Chapter 1.6 - Return to Maṭha Life]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XVIII - Manners of the matrika goddesses < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]