Pushpakali, Puṣpakālī, Pushpa-kali: 1 definition

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Pushpakali 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.

The Sanskrit term Puṣpakālī can be transliterated into English as Puspakali or Pushpakali, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Pushpakali in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Puṣpakālī (पुष्पकाली) refers to the “Kālī of menses”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 3.11.40.—Accordingly, “The Kālī of menses [i.e., puṣpakālī] who resounds in the abode of the triangle with three parts which is (always) in menses in the three times is Nityaklinnā who makes the beautiful sound (of consciousness)”.

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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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