Akruratirtha, Akrūratīrtha, Akrura-tirtha: 2 definitions

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Akruratirtha 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.

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

[«previous next»] — Akruratirtha in Vaishnavism glossary
Source: VedaBase: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 4.8.42

Akrūra-tīrtha (when Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were going to Mathurā in the chariot driven by Akrūra, all of them took baths in this ghāṭa).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Akruratirtha in Hinduism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Akrūratīrtha (अक्रूरतीर्थ)—One of the several gaṭhas (bathing places) in the twelve forests on the banks of the Yamunā.

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