Word

Nigama

Sanskrit

निगम

IAST

nigama

In General

Nigama refers to texts where Devi, the Divine Feminine, is the principal speaker, contrasting with Agamas, where Shiva is the primary speaker. Nigamas is of Vedic origin.

The Prominent Tantric Nigama texts include: Kulachudamani Tantra: A key text that details rituals and philosophy associated with the goddess. Rudrayamala: A revered scripture where Lord Shiva questions Shakti about cosmic laws, mantras, and creation

In a broad sense, the whole Vedic literature and ritualistic vedic practices are called Nigamas as opposed to Agamas.