Shricandrapuri, Śrīcandrapurī, Shri-candrapuri: 1 definition
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Shricandrapuri 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 Śrīcandrapurī can be transliterated into English as Sricandrapuri or Shricandrapuri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shrichandrapuri.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚrīcandrapurī (श्रीचन्द्रपुरी) refers to “Candrapura”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, after Vṛkṣanātha took food with those belonging to the Cāṇḍāla caste: “[...] Then, having wandered (about there) just to play, (that yogi) of unequalled intellect (went) to the city next to the sea called Candrapura (śrīcandrapurī) and, having got there, was praised by the hosts of immortals.[...]”.
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.
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Partial matches: Shri, Candrapuri.
Full-text: Shricandra, Candrapuri.
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