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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Ārārtika (आरार्तिक) refers to the “rite of waving lights”, which is performed during the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.13:—“[...] then Ācamana shall be performed immediately. Then the offering of betel leaves (tāmbūla) with all necessary adjuncts shall be made to Śiva, Ārārtika (the rite of waving lights) shall be performed with a lamp with five wicks. Light shall be waved four times at the feet; twice in the umbilical region, once near the face and seven times over the whole body. Then the devotee shall perform meditation as stated before and repeat the mantras.”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Full-text: Pancavartika, Rajya, Nirajana, Mahanirajanadipa.

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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)

Chapter 30 - Efficacy of the Worship of Someśvara < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]

Chapter 13 - Importance of Jāgaraṇa in Ekādaśī Vrata < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]

Chapter 268 - Description of Pṛthvīdāna (Pṛthvī-dāna) < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]

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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 13 - The mode of worshipping Śiva < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]

Chapter 14 - Directions for the worship of Śiva < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]

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