Rudraganika, Rudragaṇikā, Rudra-ganika: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasRudragaṇikā (रुद्रगणिका) refer to the “daughters of Rudra” (conceived by the wives of the Ṛṣīs).—Rudrakanyās are described in two ways. One, as the Apasaras created by Rudra for the sake of Kauśika, who are from time immemorial known as the vaṃśa of Rudragaṇika. Second, as the daughters of Rudra, conceived by the wives of the Ṛṣīs in the Devatāruvana when they beheld in wondrous desire, the beautiful form of Śiva resplendent in all auspicious adornments. The daughters thus born are known as Rudragaṇikā. They petition the Lord as to their dharma upon which they were advised to perform that which yields saukhya or happiness, which is one form of Arcana to Śiva, in the form of śuddhanṛttam as detailed in the Nāṭyaśāstra of Bharatamuni.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryRudra-gaṇikā.—(SITI), a dancing woman attached to a Śiva temple; a devadāsī serving in a Śiva temple. Note: rudra-gaṇikā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ganika, Rudra.
Full-text: Rudrakanya.
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