Viraratri, Vira-ratri, Vīrarātri: 1 definition
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Viraratri 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: Red Zambala: The 10 Great Wisdom GoddessesVīrarātri (वीररात्रि):—As a form of the eternal night Chinnamastā is the Vīra-Rātri (“Night-of-Courage”) when the victim is brought to the altar of sacrifice.
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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Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
Description of the Dasa Mahavidya Devatas (Ten great Knowledges) < [Chapter 3 - Minor Goddesses]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 276 < [Volume 3 (1874)]