The Sanskrit term Śikhācakra can be transliterated into English as Sikhacakra or Shikhacakra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Shikhachakra.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śikhācakra (शिखाचक्र) refers to the “wheel of the topknot”, according to the Śāmbhavakramasūtra verse 4.271cd-276ab.— Accordingly, “Śāmbhava is common to all things (and to all the Kaula traditions sarvasāmānya). It is where the universe is merged (in its foundation). The location at the end of the Transmental, it is pervasive and omnipresent. Śāmbhava, the Lord of the Circle, is accompanied by Bimbanātha. It is the Wheel of the Topknot (śikhācakra) of the supreme power and is adorned with (ever) novel bliss. Accompanied by Śāmbhavīśakti, it is auspicious, like a stream of milk. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Śikhācakra (ಶಿಖಾಚಕ್ರ):—[noun] (yoga.) a mystical circle in the crown of the head.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Partial matches: Shikha, Cakra.

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