Alternative spellings of this word include Chandragati.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Candragati (चन्द्रगति).—The month reckoned from the new moon day to the new moon day; in some parts the month reckoned from the full moon day to the full moon day.^*

• * Vāyu-purāṇa 100. 217.

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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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Candragati (चन्द्रगति) refers to the “movement of the Moon”, according to the commentary on the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Beginning from the first digit, that is the first day (of the first lunar fortnight), up to the first day of the second (lunar fortnight), there are sixteen (nights). Beginning with the first day of the second (fortnight), (the moon) wanes until the first day of the first (fortnight). Thus there are sixteen (lunar days). This is the movement of the Moon [i.e., candragati] and that of the Sun. These are the vowels. The two movements are life and death. These are also the parts (pada) that are located in the syllables of the sacred seats”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, 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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Candragati (चन्द्रगति) is the name of an ancient king from Rathanūpura, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.4 [Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “Now in Jambūdvīpa in this same Bhāratakṣetra in the village Dāru there was a Brāhman, Vasubhūti. He had a son, Atibhūti, by his wife, Anukośā; and his son had a wife, Sarasā. [...] Then Vasubhūti fell and became King Candragati, lord of Rathanūpura on Mt. Vaitāḍhya. Then Anukośā fell and became the Vidyādhara-lord’s wife, Puṣpavatī, a woman of noble conduct. At that time Sarasā also became a mendicant after she had seen a certain nun, died, and became a goddess in Īśāna. [...]”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Caṃdragati (ಚಂದ್ರಗತಿ):—

1) [noun] the movement of the moon.

2) [noun] (jain.) a receiving of alms from any house irrespective of their status.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Candra, Camdra, Gati.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Candragati, Camdra-gati, Caṃdra-gati, Caṃdragati, Camdragati, Candra-gati; (plurals include: Candragatis, gatis, Caṃdragatis, Camdragatis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)

36. Candragati, Madhupingala, Kundalamandita and Citrotsava < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]

II.4. Intervention of the Bow < [Chapter 3 - Comparative study of the Rama-story]

II.1. The Family of Janaka < [Chapter 3 - Comparative study of the Rama-story]

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 16: Recognition of Bhāmaṇḍala < [Chapter IV - The, birth, marriage, and retreat to the forest of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa]

Part 14: Contest for Sītā < [Chapter IV - The, birth, marriage, and retreat to the forest of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa]

Part 12: Kidnaping of Bhāmaṇḍala < [Chapter IV - The, birth, marriage, and retreat to the forest of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa]

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