Shivamushti, Śivamuṣṭi, Shiva-mushti: 1 definition

Introduction:

Shivamushti 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 Śivamuṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Sivamusti or Shivamushti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

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Source: ACHC: Smarta Puja

Śivamuṣṭi (शिवमुष्टि) or Śivamuṣṭivrata refers to a religious observance (vrata) occurring in the month Śrāvaṇa (July-August).—Śivamuṣṭi-vrata for women worship of Śiva and his bull every Monday (five years after marriage).

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