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Mahamaya (other)
Mahamaya may refer to: *Mahāmāyā Tantra, a Buddhist tantra * ''Mahamaya'' (film), a 1944 Indian Tamil language film *Mahamaya, Chhattisgarh, a small town in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India **Mahamaya Temple, a Hindu temple in Chhattisgarh, India * Mahamaya Chhara Irrigation Extension Project, an irrigation project in Bangladesh * Mahamaya Dham, a Hindu temple in Assam, India * Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy, Sri Lanka *Mahamaya Kalika Devasthan Kasarpal, a temple complex in Kasarpal, India * Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, medical college in Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar, India See also * *Maha (other) *Maya (other) Maya may refer to: Ethnic groups * Maya peoples, of southern Mexico and northern Central America ** Maya civilization, the historical civilization of the Maya peoples ** Mayan languages, the languages of the Maya peoples * Maya (East Africa), a p ...
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Mahāmāyā Tantra
The Mahāmāyā Tantra,Toh 425, Degé Kangyur vol. 80 (rgyud ’bum, nga), folios 167a–171a () (Tibetan: ''sgyu 'phrul chen po'i rgyud'') is a Buddhist Anuttarayoga tantra or Yoganiruttaratantra particularly associated with the practice of Dream Yoga. The Mahāmāyā Tantra is a short text, having only three chapters and it deals with subjects such as Siddhis, the classification of Hetu, Phala and Upayatantras, and manifestations of the deity Mahāmāyā. This text should not be confused with the Mayajala-tantra. History Origins The Mahāmāyā Tantra probably first appeared within Buddhist tantric communities during the late ninth or early tenth centuries CE. Based on instances of intertextuality Verses 3.12–14 of the Mahāmāyātantra contain a number of close correspondences with verses 12.52, 53, and 55 of the Guhyasamājatantra. it is considered to postdate the Guhyasamāja Tantra; and because it is less doctrinally and structurally developed than tantras suc ...
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Tantra
Tantra (; ) is an esoteric yogic tradition that developed on the India, Indian subcontinent beginning in the middle of the 1st millennium CE, first within Shaivism and later in Buddhism. The term ''tantra'', in the Greater India, Indian traditions, also means any systematic broadly applicable "text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice". A key feature of these traditions is the use of mantras, and thus they are commonly referred to as Mantramārga ("Path of Mantra") in Hinduism or Mantrayāna ("Mantra Vehicle") and Guhyamantra ("Secret Mantra") in Buddhism. In Buddhism, the Vajrayana traditions are known for tantric ideas and practices, which are based on Indian Tantras (Buddhism), Buddhist Tantras. They include Tibetan Buddhism, Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Chinese Esoteric Buddhism, Japanese Shingon Buddhism and Nepalese Newar Buddhism. Although Southern Esoteric Buddhism does not directly reference the tantras, its practices and ideas parallel them. In Bud ...
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Mahamaya (film)
''Mahamaya'' () is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa and P. Kannamba. It was released on 16 October 1944. Plot Mahamaya, the princess of the kingdom of Gandhara and Vikram, the prince of a neighbouring kingdom happen to be pupils of the same teacher (Guru). Mahamaya garlands the sword of Vikram without knowing its implication. When a woman garlands a man's sword, according to the custom prevailed in those times, it is considered that she has become the wife of the sword owner. Vikram knows about her action. After they leave the Ashram of the teacher each marry a different person. Later, Vikram happens to meet Mahamaya. Reminding her that she has chosen him as her husband, he claims that she belongs to him. However, Mahamaya rejects his claim. Vikram abducts Mahamaya but she manage to escape from him. When she goes home, her husband refuses to accept her. Abandoned, Mahamaya kills her child and commits suic ...
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Mahamaya, Chhattisgarh
Mahamaya is a small town in Durg District, Chhattisgarh, India. The town is near the Mahamaya Mines at Dalli Rajhara operated by the Bhilai Steel Plant. Township The Mahamaya township is situated below the mines. Facilities such as schools and hospitals are provided by the Bhilai Steel Plant. The PIN code of Mahamaya is 491228. Tourism The town is the site of the Mahamaya Mandir (temple), located on the hills, and Bordi Dam, a picnic A picnic is a meal taken outdoors (Al fresco dining, ''al fresco'') as part of an excursion, especially in scenic surroundings, such as a park, lakeside, or other place affording an interesting view, or else in conjunction with a public event su ... spot nearby. Mahamaya Mandir is situated at Devipur 4km away from Surajpur. The nearest airport is Ambikapur's Maa Mahamaya Airport built at a cost of Rs 80 crore in 2024. References Cities and towns in Durg district {{Chhattisgarh-geo-stub ...
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Mahamaya Temple
Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, Mahalaksmi located at Ratanpur of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas, shrines of Shakti, the divine feminine, spread across India. Ratanpur is a small city, full of temples and ponds, situated around 25 km from district Bilaspur of Chhattisgarh.Goddess Mahamaya is also known as Kosaleswari, presiding deity of old Daksin Kosal region (modern Chhattisgarh state). History Built in the 12–13th century, the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mahamaya. It was built during the reign of Kalachuris of Ratnapura. It is said to be located at the spot where king Ratnadeva had a ''darshan'' of goddess Kali. Originally the temple was for three goddesses viz Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Later, Maha Kali left the old temple. Still later, a new (current) temple was built by king Bahar Sai which was for goddess Maha Lakshmi and goddess Maha Saraswati. This temple was ...
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Mahamaya Chhara Irrigation Extension Project
Mahamaya Irrigation Project () is an irrigation project in Bangladesh situated at Durgapur Union, Mirsharai Upazila, Chittagong. Initiated in the 2007-2008 financial year, the project provides irrigation water to a 3360 hectare area. It cost about 230 million taka and construction was completed in 2009. This project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sheikh Hasina (''née'' Wazed; born 28 September 1947) is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again from January 2009 to August 2024. Premiership of Sheikh Hasina, Her ... on 29 December 2010. It is the second largest man made lake in Bangladesh after Kaptai Lake. The project also provided recreational areas. Government is also planning to install a 50 kW mini hydro electric powerplant here. Gallery File:Mahamaya lake, 4 November 2017.jpg, Irrigation Dam Bridge File:Mohamaya Irrigation Dam Canal (01).jpg, Irrigation Dam Canal File: ...
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Mahamaya Dham
Mahamaya Dham or Mahamaya (supreme illusion) Temple of Bogribari, about 30 km east from Dhubri town and 10 km west from Bilasipara town, is regarded as a greatest Shakti Peethas for Hindu pilgrims in Lower Assam, India. It is located under Parbatjhora sub-division of district Kokrajhar. In terms of attractions, this temple is the second to Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati to the pilgrims and tourists. It is believed that the famous goddess Mahamaya was traditionally worshipped by the local people of Parvatjowar like Kacharies, Koches and Naths. It was also the presiding deity of the Zamindar (landlord) of Parvatjowar. Latter the goddess received wide acceptance and these days, all Hindus of Lower Assam worship mother Mahamaya. This temple has a 400-year-old tradition of animal sacrifice especially at the time of Durga Puja Durga Puja (ISO 15919, ISO: , ), also known as Durgotsava or Shaaradotsava, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which ...
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Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy
Mahamaya Girls’ College is a public girls' school in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Located in the centre of Kandy, overlooking the Kandy Lake, the school is named after Queen Mahamaya, the mother of Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha. History Mahamaya Girls’ College Kandy was founded on 14 January 1932 by the ''Sadhachara Kulangana Samithiya'' led by Lady Sarah Soysa and Chitravo Ratwatte. The first classroom was in the West Cliffe Bungalow which was bought from Anagarika Dharmapala together with of land adjoining the property which belonged to Arthur Fernando. National leaders like Anagarika Dharmapala, D. B. Jayatilaka, P. de S. Kularatne, G. P. Malalasekera and C. W. W. Kannangara contributed to the college. Chronology of notable events * 14 January 1932 – Mahamaya Girls' College founded as "Buddhist Girls' College", with ten registered students and three teachers. * 1938 – renamed as Mahamaya Girls' College. * December 1960 – Mahamaya taken over for State Administration. ...
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Mahamaya Kalika Devasthan Kasarpal
Mahamaya Kalika Saunsthan ( Devanagari:श्री संस्थान महामाया कालिका ) is a temple complex in Kansarpal village of Bicholim taluka in the state of Goa, India. The presiding deity of the temple is ''Kali'' worshipped in the form of ''Mahamaya''. The goddess Kali, the terrible and cruel to the demons and evil doers, is worshiped with blood sacrifice in most parts of India, in Goa however the fierce invocation of the deity was never popular. As per the tradition, after slaying the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, the deity's anger was soothed and the deity manifested herself in a peaceful (''Shanta''), gentle (''Soumya'') form, which is very popular in Goa.This form of Kali is also known as Bhadrakali or Kali who is gracious. History The folk tradition believes that this temple might have been constructed during the Chandragupta Vikramaditya’s time. A Indian copper plate inscriptions, Copper-plate or ''tambiapotto'' (in Konkani language, Konkan ...
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Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College
Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College or Mahamaya Government Allopathic Medical College, generally known as Mahamaya Medical College, is one of the state run medical colleges Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar. The institution, as a mega project, was built within the constituency of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, at an expenditure of more than 400 crore. This institute has been established under the special component action plan. Location Mahamaya Allopathic Medical College is situated on SH5 between Tanda and Akbarpur. Namesake The institution is named after Queen Maha Maya, the mother of Gautama Buddha. See also * Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University * Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow * Rajashri Dashrath Autonomous State Medical College * Maharshi Vashishtha Autonomous State Medical College, Basti *Government Medical College, Kannauj Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Government Medical College, Kannauj, formerly Government Medical Col ...
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Maha (other)
Maha and MAHA may refer to: * Maha (name), an Arabic feminine given name * ''Maha'' (film), an Indian Tamil-language thriller film * MaHa, Nepali comedy duo, Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya * Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), the colloquial branding of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political platform in conjunction with the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign, introduced in July 2024 * Maha Music Festival, an annual music festival held on the riverfront in Omaha, Nebraska * Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA), a microangiopathic subgroup of hemolytic anemia * Omaha (tribe), also known as Maha tribe * Mahas, a Nubian tribe of the Sudan * maha-, a prefix meaning "great" in Sanskrit and Pali honorific titles such as Maharaja, Maharani, Mahathera, Maharashtra * Hockey Manitoba Hockey Manitoba is the governing body of amateur ice hockey in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Hockey Manitoba was founded in 1914 as the ''Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association'' and i ...
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