Matangadvipa, Matanga-dvipa, Mātaṅgadvīpa: 1 definition
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Matangadvipa 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMātaṅgadvīpa (मातङ्गद्वीप) refers to one of the five islands corresponding to the five kalpas, according to the Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Mātaṅgadvīpa [is situated] in the middle of the Ocean of the Garden (udyāna). The people on it are dark blue and red. This is where the emanation of the Current (of the tradition) takes place.
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: Dvipa, Matanga.
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