Shrikarya, Shri-karya, Śrīkārya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shrikarya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Śrīkārya can be transliterated into English as Srikarya or Shrikarya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasŚrīkārya (श्रीकार्य) or Śrīkāryam is a general title for those charged with administrative support in the Śiva temples, according to inscriptions such as Chidambaram inscriptions (SII 8.44, 8.47, 8.52, 8.53).—Śrīkārya is an executive who had several temples under his charge. Usually, an agent of a larger temple or mutt that had other temples under its supervision. He oversees all the legal and other transactions of the temple. He also acts as a bridge between the royal officers and the temple executives.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryŚrī-kārya.—(SII 2), management of a temple. Note: śrī-kārya is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŚrīkārya (ಶ್ರೀಕಾರ್ಯ):—[noun] a religious service to a deity; a worshipping.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shrikaryam.
Full-text: Shrikaryam, Koyil-shrikaryam, Shrikariyakarttan, Shrikariyam.
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