Mahatarika, Maha-tarika, Mahātārikā: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMahātārikā (महातारिका) is the Goddess of Māhendra, one of the four sacred mountains mentioned in the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The subsidiary seats (upapīṭha) the goddess created by her gaze (avalokana) are four sacred mountains, of which one is Arbuda. A goddess resides on each mountain and exerts her authority there at Kubjikā’s behest, granting success (siddhi) to her devotees. They are: 1) Śrīśaila—Barbarā 2) Māhendra—Mahātārikā 3) Kailāśa—Kamalā 4) Arbuda—Koṅkaṇā.
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: Maha, Tarika.
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Full-text: Kailasa, Mahendra, Arbuda, Kamala, Barbara, Konkana.
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