Kundarcana, Kuṇḍārcana, Kunda-arcana: 1 definition
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Kundarcana 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Kundarchana.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: archive.org: SardhatrisatikalottaragamaKuṇḍārcana (कुण्डार्चन) refers to one of the operations/ preliminary ceremonies related to the kuṇḍa (“fire-pit”), according to the various Āgamas and related literature. Kuṇḍārcana is mentioned in the Ajita-āgama (Kriyā-pāda, chapter 21). The Suprabheda-āgama mentions Samarcana. The Mataṅgapārameśvara (Kriyā-pāda, chap 4) and Acintyaviśvasādākhya (chapter 14) and the Pūrvakāmika-āgama (chapter 8) mentions Arcana.
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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