Puranalinga, Purāṇaliṅga, Purana-linga: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismPurāṇaliṅga (पुराणलिङ्ग) is another name for pūrvaliṅga, which refers to a type of sthāvaraliṅgas, or, “immovable liṅgas”, according to a list found in the Suprabhedāgama. The term is used thoughout Śaiva literature.
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: Purana, Puraana, Linga.
Full-text: Purvalinga, Dharmeshvara, Sthavaralinga, Tuni.
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Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
2. Śiva in Purāṇās < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Formal Education System in Ancient India (by Sushmita Nath)
Education in the Puranic period < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
The concept of Bhāratavarṣa < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Geographical History in the Purāṇs < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
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