A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kirtimukha
This page describes Kirtimukha which is located on page 185 of the second 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 “Kirtimukha” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
(* 2) This is the story of the creation of Kirtimukha, the demon-like figure which is found at the entrance of Shiva temples. He is generally worshipped before Shiva, the reason of which is explained in v 30....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - Dialogue between Narada and Jalandhara
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Then Kirtimukha who was hungry and who was fully warded off, ate up all his own body. Seeing that rash act and the devotion of Kirtimukha, the lord, being pleased, said to him: “Always stay in my palace. He who, living in my house, has no thought about you, will quickly fall down.” He who was addressed thus, vanished. At that time gods showered flowers on the head of Shiva. 44-51. Seeing such a wonder in the assembly of the Trident-holder (i.e....
Read full contents: Chapter 10 - Jalandhara’s Messenger Rahu Meets Shiva
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
(* 2) Kirtimukha, the great Gana of Shiva, represented in sculpture by a trunkless head, is installed beside the door in front of Shiva’s image....
Read full contents: Chapter 19 - Jalandhara’s emissary to Shiva
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