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Candrapurya, Candra-purya, 䲹Իūⲹ: 1 definition

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Candrapurya 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Candrapurya.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Candrapurya in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Candrapurya (चन्द्रपुर्�) is another name for īś—one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—īś� is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is alternatively known as Candrapurya or 䲹Իūⲹ according to the Kulakaulinīmata. His Prapūjya or “worship name� is 䲹Իūⲹ (or Śūlānanda, Śūra, Surānanda). This Pūjā name is the one by which the Siddhas are worshipped.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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