Narasimha Shalagrama, Narasiṃha Śālagrāma: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Pushtikul: Narashima DevaIn addition to the Vigraha (Deity) form, Lord Narasimha also appears as the self-manifested Shalagrama-Shila. Below are some details of the Narasimha-salagrama from S.K. Ramachandra Rao's Salagrama-kosa. There are twenty-four varieties of Narasimha-salagrama:
- (1-3) Laksmi-narasimha (in three subvarieties),
- (4) Yogananda-narasimha,
- (5) Bala-narasimha,
- (6) Vidyujjihva-narasimha,
- (7) Vibhisana-narasimha,
- (8) Adhomukha-narasimha,
- (9) Patala-narasimha,
- (10) Sarvati-mukha-narasimha,
- (11) Raksasa-narasimha,
- (12) Vidurarana narasimha,
- (13) Kukushi narasimha,
- (14) Bhitti-narasimha,
- (15) Vijaya-narasimha,
- (16) Kapila narasimha,
- (17-20) Jvala-narasimha (3 sub-varieties),
- (20) Maha-jvala-narasimha,
- (21) Suddha-narasimha,
- (22) Buddha-chakra-narasimha,
- (23) Damsthra-karala-narasimha,
- (24) Vakra-damshtra-narasimha,
The Narasimha salagrama-shilas' generally have four chakras, but sometimes there are only two. They also may have a gaping mouth with sharp teeth like structures.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shalagrama, Narasimha.
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