Tripuraghnamurti, Tripuraghnamūrti, Tripuraghna-murti: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva1) Tripuraghnamūrti (त्रिपुरघ्नमूर्ति) or simply Tripuraghna refers to one of the twenty-three forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Pūrvakāmikāgama (pratimālakṣaṇavidhi-paṭala): first and foremost among the Mūlāgama. The forms of Śiva (e.g., Tripuraghna-mūrti) are established through a process known as Sādākhya, described as a five-fold process of creation.
2) Tripuraghnamūrti is also listed among the sixteen forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Dīptāgama: the sixth among the Siddhāntaśaivāgamas.
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.
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Partial matches: Tripuraghna, Murti.
Full-text: Tripuraghna.
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