Shivakanthastha, Śivakaṇṭhastha, Shiva-kanthastha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śivakaṇṭhastha can be transliterated into English as Sivakanthastha or Shivakanthastha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚivakaṇṭhastha (शिवकण्ठस्थ) refers to “Śiva’s neck”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.5 (“Kārttikeya is crowned”).—Accordingly, after the Kṛttikās spoke to Kārttikeya: “[...] At the bidding of Śiva, Kumāra in the company of his Gaṇas came to Śiva’s abode. He felt very happy in the company of jubilant gods. The couple shone simultaneously being saluted by the sages and surrounded by the important gods. Kumāra delightedly played about in the lap of Śiva. He teased Vāsuki round Śiva’s neck (śivakaṇṭhastha) with his hands. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Shiva, Kanthastha, Civa.
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