Pilapicchaka: 1 definition
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Pilapicchaka 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pilapichchhaka.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: 艢膩ktismPilapicchaka (啶た啶侧お啶苦啷嵿啶�) refers to one of the 53 gods to be worshipped and given 辫腻测补蝉补 (rice boiled in milk) according to the 痴腻蝉迟耻测腻驳补 rite in 艢aktism (cf. 艢膩rad膩tilaka-tantra III-V). The worship of these 53 gods happens after assigning them to one of the 64 compartment while constructing a 叠补濒颈尘补峁囜笉补辫补. V膩stu is the name of a prodigious demon, who was killed by 53 gods (e.g., Pilapicchaka).
Shakta (啶多ぞ啶曕啶�, 艣膩kta) or Shaktism (艣膩ktism) 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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Svalpa Matsya-purana (part 5) < [Purana, Volume 10, Part 2 (1968)]