Tushniguha, Tūṣṇīguhā, Tushni-guha: 1 definition

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Tushniguha 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 Tūṣṇīguhā can be transliterated into English as Tusniguha or Tushniguha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Tūṣṇīguhā (तूष्णीगुहा) refers to the “cave of silence”, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā  verse 10.143-144.—Accordingly, “The Full Moon, which is the Command, is the (supreme) energy in the Mālinīkula. It is in the middle of the Liṅga in Triple Peak (mountain) within the Cave of Silence (tūṣṇīguhā)”.

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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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