A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Camunda
This page describes Camunda which is located on page 396 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Camunda” according to 24 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics [by Saranya P.S]
Gods and their vehicle are as under:— Agni — Rama, Ayyappa — Tiger, Bhairava (Shiva) — Dog, Brahma (Creator) — Swan, Brihaspati — Elephant, Camunda (Devi) — Owl, Candi (Devi) — Lizard, Candra (Moon) — Antelope, TenHorses, Durga — Lion, Tiger, Ganesha — Mouse, Rat, Ganga (River) — Crocodile, Fish, Indra — Elephant (Airavata), Dog (Sarama), Horse (Ucchaishravas), Jagaddhatri — Tiger, Kama (Love) — Parrot, Crocodile, Kamakhya (Devi) — Rooster, Kartikeya (Muruga) — Peacock, Rooster, Ketu — Eagle, Kubera...
Read full contents: Chapter 2.7 - Animals as vehicles of Gods
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Camunda (a terrific form of Durga)! Brahmani (consort of Brahma)! Aghora (not terrific)! Amogha (infallible)! Varada (conferer of boons)! Vicca (one who shines)! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! Maheshvari (consort of Lord Shiva)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! (one having a maiden-form)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! Vaishnavi (relating to Vishnu)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda!...
Read full contents: Chapter 146 - Names of different Goddesses
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
‘Goddess Camunda remained stationed there in the Siddhakshetra (holy spot of Siddhas). She was regularly eulogized by sages and Devas for the purpose of Yogakshema (acquisition and preservation of what is acquired). The delighter of Vinata devoutly propitiated the Yogini, O king, by means of Vedic and non-Vedic hymns. Garuda said: (Eulogy of Camunda:) 16-32. Om. May the goddess Shri Viramata Carmamunda resembling the pure spotless moon protect you all!...
Read full contents: Chapter 186 - The Greatness of Kanakhaleshvara (kanakhala-ishvara-tirtha)
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