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शङ्करतीर्थ

noun

शङ्करतीर्थ meaning in English

A sacred bathing place or pilgrimage site associated with Lord Shiva.

Detailed Explanation

A holy site, typically a river, lake, or tank, where devotees perform ritual bathing (snan) in honor of Lord Shiva (Shankara). It is considered a place of spiritual purification and is often located near Shiva temples or in regions with strong Shaivite traditions.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is specific to Hindu religious geography. 'Tirth' refers to a ford or crossing, often implying a sacred water body. It is distinct from 'Shankar' (the name of the deity or the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya), though the site is dedicated to the deity.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उत्तराखंड में शङ्करतीर्थ एक प्रसिद्ध तीर्थ स्थल है।
Shankar Tirth is a famous pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand.
महाशिवरात्रि के दिन शङ्करतीर्थ में स्नान करने का विशेष महत्व माना जाता है।
Bathing at Shankar Tirth is considered particularly significant on the day of Maha Shivaratri.