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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)Somnath Inscription (1287 C.E).—An inscription (Chintra Prasasti) of the reign of Sāraṅgadhāra of the Chāḷukya dynasty of Gujarat, dated 1287 C.E., found in a long stone slab belongs to a temple at Somanātha or Devapaṭṭaṇa in Soraṭh (Kathiawad) is a lengthy one containing 66 lines. This inscription speaks about the consecration of temples and the installation of five liṅgas at this place. It also records the installation of five statues viz., Gorakṣa (Gorakhnāth), Bhairava, Āñjaneya (Hanuman), Sarasvathi, and Siddhi Viṉāyaka (Gaṇeśa) in the antarālas of the five temples[235].This inscription also mention the Kālamukha teacher Valmikarāśi.
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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Search found 23 books and stories containing Somnath, Somnāth, Sōmnāth; (plurals include: Somnaths, Somnāths, Sōmnāths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Analysis of short neuropeptide F from Tribolium castaneum. < [2014: Volume 3, December issue 10]
Formulation, evaluation and applications of hydrogels < [2023: Volume 12, December issue 21]
Effect of Coccinia indica on diabetic neuropathy pain in rats < [2018: Volume 7, January special issue 2]
The Structural Temples of Gujarat (by Kantilal F. Sompura)
1.8. The Balconies etc. of the Mandapa < [Chapter 14 - The vertical parts of the Mandapa]
1.4. Temples at Somnath Patan < [Chapter 5 - Structural temples after the end of the Caulukyan period (upto 1600 A.D.)]
1.5. Temples at Khorasa (Junagadh) < [Chapter 5 - Structural temples after the end of the Caulukyan period (upto 1600 A.D.)]
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)
Roman Egypt to peninsular India (patterns of trade) (by Sunil Gupta)
Ancient settlements of Patan (Somnath) (Gujarat) < [Chapter 4 - Archaeological review of Indo-Roman trade]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 4.4 - Description of Oṃkāreśvara Liṅga < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Part 4.1 - Description of Somanātha Liṅga < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Somanath Temple < [Chapter 6 - Relevance of Astrology]
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