Gandharvatirtha, Gandharvatīrtha, Gandharva-tirtha: 2 definitions
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Gandharvatirtha 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismGandharvatīrtha (गन्धर्वतीर्थ) is the name of a Tīrtha (sacred bathing place) that is associated with the Bhāleśvara Liṅga (symbolical manifestation of Śiva). This place represents the tenth of the sixty-four siddhaliṅgas mentioned in the Nepalese Tyasaphu (a folding book or leporello). At each of these spots Śiva is manifest as a Liṅga. Each of these liṅgas has its own specific name, mantra, set of rituals and observances, auspicious time etc.
The auspiscious time for bathing at the Gandharva-tīrtha near the Bhāla-īśvara-liṅga is mentioned as “phālguṇa-śukla-saptamī” (latin: phalguna-shukla-saptami). This basically represents the recommended day for bathing there (snānadina).
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaGandharvatīrtha (गन्धर्वतीर्थ).—An ancient place of pilgrimage on the banks of Sarasvati in North India. The gandharva called Vibhāvasu usually dances at this place with his companions. Balabhadra Rāma once visited this holy place. (Śalya Parva, Chapter 37, Verse 9).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tirtha, Gandharva.
Full-text: Bhaleshvara.
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