A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kumbhakonam
This page describes Kumbhakonam which is located on page 225 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 “Kumbhakonam” according to 21 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Preceptors of Advaita [by T. M. P. Mahadevan]
In several of them, the original title of the grantee is written as “Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitham” or “Kumbhakonam shn Kanchi Kamakoti Pitham”, etc. This also clearly shows that the traditional title of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitha was continued undisturbed even though due to various reasons the Matha was transferred from Kanchipuram to Kumbhakonam. Regarding the Mutt of Shankaracharya at Kumbhakonam Mr....
Read full contents: 59. Shri Kamakoti Pitha and Shri Shankaracharya
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
Kamakoshtha (Kanci: De doubts its identification with Kumbhakonam in Tamilnad), 13. Kailasa. 14. Bhrigunagara (Bharoach, Gujarat) 15. Kedara?) 16. Candra, Pushkara (Pushkar near Ajmer?), 17. Shri-Pitha (Shri-Shaila? Madhya Pradesh), 18. Ekavira (?), 19. Jalandhara (Jalandhar, Punjab) 20. Malava, 21. Kulanna (?), 22. Devikota (the same as Shonitapura or Tejapur Assam or probably the town on the Kaveri), 23. Gokarna, 24. Maruteshvara (?) 25....
Read full contents: Geographical list of Pithas
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
The Alvar now turns his attention to the Lord gracing Tirukkutantai (Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu), hoping that He might be intending to grant him audience at that centre. The Alvar is contemplating with all the fervour at his command, the enchanting prospect of the Lord casting His sweet glances at him, conversing with him and gathering him up to His bosom, in sweet embrace. Akrura was also in such a happy reminiscent mood during his journey to Vrindavan to fetch Krishna to Kamsa s court....
Read full contents: Introduction to Section 5.8
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