Kroshtangi, Kroṣṭāṅgī, Kroshta-angi, Kroṣṭāṅgin, Kroshta-angin, Kroshtangin: 1 definition
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Kroshtangi 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.
The Sanskrit terms Kroṣṭāṅgī and Kroṣṭāṅgin can be transliterated into English as Krostangi or Kroshtangi or Krostangin or Kroshtangin, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKroṣṭāṅgī (क्रोष्टाङ्गी) refers to one of the eight Yoginīs (yoginī-aṣṭaka) associated with Nādapīṭha (identified with Kulūta), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Yoginīs (yoginyaṣṭaka): Vīrabhadrā, Kālī, Kapālī, Vikṛtā, Kroṣṭāṅgī, Vāmabhadrā, Vāyuvegā, Hayānanā.—(Note the variant Kroṣṭukī).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kroshta, Angin, Anki.
Full-text: Kroshtuki, Livila, Vamabhadra, Hayanana, Bhayanana, Virabhadra, Vayuvega, Vikara, Vikrita, Kali, Kapalin.
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