Tripuranta, Tripurānta, Tripura-anta: 1 definition
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Tripuranta 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramTripurānta (त्रिपुरान्त) refers to one of the eight Bhairavas associated with Jālandhara (which is in the southern quarter), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Bhairavas: Ruru, Kāla, Bahurūpa, Pracaṇḍaka, Tryambaka, Tripurānta, Ūrdhvakeśa, Aghora.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tripura, Anta.
Starts with: Tripurantaka, Tripurantakamurti, Tripurantakara, Tripurantakashivapuja, Tripurantaki, Tripurantakrit.
Full-text: Tryambaka, Pracandaka, Urdhvakesha, Bahurupa, Ruru, Aghora, Kala.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Tripuranta, Tripurānta, Tripura-anta; (plurals include: Tripurantas, Tripurāntas, antas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XLVI - Adoration of the deity presiding over homesteads (Vastu) < [Agastya Samhita]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppasur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]