A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Candesvara
This page describes Candesvara which is located on page 397 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 “Candesvara” according to 9 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
Nayanar 20: Chandeshvara (Candesvara). The 20th saint is Candesvara Nayanar [Chandeshvara]: the name is also found in the forms Candesa and Tantica. Arurar refers to him as Cantl and some editions contain the form Tanti also. Candesvara plays an important part in the Agamic worship where at the end of daily worship all the ‘nirmalyas are offered to Candesvara. The Cult of Candesvara with many forms and sometimes with his Sakti is found well developed in the Agamas (Kamikagama)....
Read full contents: Nayanar 20: Chandeshvara (Candesvara)
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
Lakshmidhara, Devanna-bhatta, Prataparudradeva, Nilakantha, Dalapati, Kashinatha (dealing with all topics in general), Jimutavahana, Raghunandana (focusing on the topic of inheritance), Candeshvara, Kamalakara-bhatta, Nilakantha, Mitra-mishra (focusing on judicial process), Nanda-pandita (adoption),Candeshvara, Todar Mal (duties of kings) etc....
Read full contents: Part 8 - Nibandhas (digests)
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
O my beloved, formerly in Kritayuga it was well-known by the name Candeshvara. There was a Gana named Canda, O goddess, and the deity was propitiated by him for a thousand divine years. Hence it is remembered as Candeshvara. 4-5. By visiting the Lord of the chiefs of Devas and by touching him with concentration and mental purity, one is rid of all sins committed between birth and death....
Read full contents: Chapter 94 - Greatness of Bhairaveshvara (Bhairava-ishvara)
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