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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for

Akasamukhas

Literally " Sky-facers." An order of Hindu ascetics, worshippers of Siva (q.v.). They are so called because with necks bent back they gaze at the sky. They spend their lives in this attitude. See Monier-Williams; E. W. Hopkins.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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