Lingashuddhi, Liṅgaśuddhi, Linga-shuddhi: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Liṅgaśuddhi can be transliterated into English as Lingasuddhi or Lingashuddhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasLiṅgaśuddhi (लिङ्गशुद्धि) refers to the fifth and last of the Pañcaśuddhi (“five internal purification process”), to be performed during pūjā (ritualistic worship), according to the Arcanāvidhipaṭala of Kāmikāgama.—Liṅgaśuddhi is performed after the ṛṣabhapujā and dvārapūjā detailed above. The Ācārya first gives sāmānyārghya to the remains of the previous pūjā that lies on the liṅga. With the appropriate mantra, he removes that and purifies the liṅga with mantra and mudrā. He then performs abhiṣeka with the sāmānyārghya water.
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study (shaivism)Liṅgaśuddhi (लिङ्गशुद्धि) refers to the “purification of liṅga” and represent an important aspect in the worship of Śiva, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, [...] Skanda and Vināyaka are to be worshipped. After this the purification of liṅga (viz., liṅgaśuddhi) is to begin. He should worship the liṅga with hymns and mantras according to injunctions by adding the syllable oṃ at the beginning and the word namaḥ at the end. Afterwards the liṅga is to be bathed with scented water. Then pañcāmṛta is to be prepared with mantra. The bathing should be performed with praṇava-mantra and bathing should be done first with water, then with ghee, honey, curd, and the juice of sugarcane. [...]
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: Shuddhi, Linga.
Full-text: Pancashuddhi.
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