Shulasthapana, Śūlasthāpana, Shula-sthapana: 1 definition
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Shulasthapana 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 Śūlasthāpana can be transliterated into English as Sulasthapana or Shulasthapana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Open Editions: The architectural teachings of Ajitagama and RauravagamaŚūlasthāpana (शूलस्थापन) [=śūlasthāpanam] is the name of chapter 58 of the Kriyāpāda of the Ajitāgama, an important Śaiva Siddhānta treatises dealing with detailed descriptions of the architecture of Śiva temples.
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.
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Partial matches: Shula, Sthapana.
Ends with: Trishulasthapana.
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