Saptakotishvara, Saptakoṭīśvara, Saptakoti-ishvara: 1 definition

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Saptakotishvara 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 Saptakoṭīśvara can be transliterated into English as Saptakotisvara or Saptakotishvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Saptakotishvara in Purana glossary
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Saptakoṭīśvara (सप्तकोटीश्वर) or Saptakoṭīśvaraliṅga is the name of a Tīrtha (holy places), according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—The Saptakoṭīśvara-liṅga is situated on the sea-shore. It is a jvotirliṅga. In ancient times there lived the Siddhas and seven crores of Sages. From that time this liṅga is called Saptakoṭīśvara. Taking a bath in the ocean if a person visits Saptakoṭīśvara he becomes fit for liberation. Rudra, the bestower of favours to all resides in this liṅga. The Purāṇa enjoins snāna, japa, homa dāna and pitṛtarpaṇa at this tīrtha which would give eternal reward. The Gods have attained perfection by worshipping this liṅga.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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