Shivotsava, Śivotsava, Shiva-utsava: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shivotsava 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 Śivotsava can be transliterated into English as Sivotsava or Shivotsava, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchŚivotsava (शिवोत्सव) refers to the “great festival of Śiva”.—The Yogajāgama is the name of a text dealing with Śaiva rituals ranging from daily purification (śaucavidhi) to the great festival of Śiva (śivotsava-vidhi or mahotsava-vidhi) with no chapters on Yoga.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚivotsava (शिवोत्सव) refers to “Śiva’s festivals”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.55 (“Śiva returns to Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “O dear, I have thus narrated the auspicious story of the marriage of Śiva, that dispels sorrow, generates delight and increases wealth and longevity. [...] It shall be read on all occasions of Śiva’s festivals (śivotsava) by the people who desire auspicious results. It gives satisfaction to Śiva. At the installation of the idols of the deities this shall be particularly read. At the beginning of all auspicious rites it shall be read with pleasure. With purity in mind and body it shall be heard. All affairs become fruitful thereby. This is true, really true. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shiva, Utsava, Civa.
Starts with: Shivotsavavidhi.
Full-text: Mahotsava.
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Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)