Matsyakunda, Matsyakuṇḍa, Matsya-kunda: 1 definition
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Matsyakunda 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Mantra-sādhana: Chapter One of the KakṣapuṭatantraMatsyakuṇḍa (मत्स्यकुण्ड) refers to a “round shaped fire-pit” and is mentioned in the Kakṣapuṭatantra verse 1.85.—“in the uccāṭa, one should offer oblations of the seeds of uḍumbara (Indian fig), vaṭa (banyan), aśvattha (sacred fig), and plakṣa (waved-leaf fig), which are soaked in ghee, into a fish-shaped pit, facing Agni’s direction (i.e., south- east)”.
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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Partial matches: Matsya, Kunda, Kunta.
Full-text: Kunda.
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