Kusheshvara, Kuśeśvara, Kusha-ishvara: 1 definition
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Kusheshvara 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 Kuśeśvara can be transliterated into English as Kusesvara or Kusheshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismKuśeśvara (कुशेश्वर) is the name of a Liṅga (symbolical manifestation of Śiva) that is associated with the Durgā-tīrtha (a sacred bathing place). It represents the first of the sixty-four siddhaliṅgas mentioned in the Nepalese Tyasaphu (a folding book or leporello). At each of these spots Śiva is manifest as a Liṅga. Each of these liṅgas (e.g., Kuśa-īśvara) has its own specific name, mantra, set of rituals and observances, auspicious time etc.
The auspiscious time for bathing near the Kuśeśvara-liṅga at the Durgā-tīrtha is mentioned as “māgha-kṛṣṇa-caturdaśī pauṣa-pūrṇimā” (latin: magha-krishna-caturdashi pausha-purnima). This basically represents the recommended day for bathing there (snānadina).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kusha, Ishvara.
Ends with: Ankusheshvara.
Full-text: Durgatirtha.
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 164 - Kaśyapa-tīrtha < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
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Chapter 104 - Installation of Kuśeśvara and Laveśvara < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 21 - Importance of Viṣṇu worship at Gomatī Tīrtha < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
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