Odupitha, Oḍupīṭha, Odu-pitha: 1 definition
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Odupitha 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramOḍupīṭha (ओडुपीठ) (Cf. Uḍupīṭha) or simply Uḍu is the name of a sacred seat.—According to the Saṃketapaddhati quoted by Vidyānanda in his commentary on the Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava, the Artharatnāvali, the “Seat of the Command” is Oḍupīṭha and the cognate Siddha is called Oḍḍu or Oḍunātha.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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