The Sanskrit term Candrapurīśa can be transliterated into English as Candrapurisa or Candrapurisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Candrapurisha.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Candrapurīśa (चन्द्रपुरीश) is another name for Vaṭapura—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.—Vaṭapura 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 Candrapurīśa according to the Kulakaulinīmata.

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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.

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Partial matches: Purisha, Isha, Chandra, Candra, Candrapuri.

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