Kapalabharana, Kapālābharaṇa, Kapala-abharana: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKapālābharaṇa (कपालाभरण) refers to a “decorative skull”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “That, O goddess, is said to be the subtle (form), now listen to the gross one. She possesses every limb and is endowed with a visualized form whose (basic) reality is clear. She is (black) like sliced collyrium and hair is brown and (tied in the) foreign (style). The eyes are stern. Showing (her) teeth, they (are as if) burning. The eyebrows are brown [i.e., piṅgala-bhruvā] and the goddess bears the Five Insignias and shines with the skull that decorates (her) [i.e., kapālābharaṇa-ujjvalā]. [...]”.
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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