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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)(Public) Festivals are denoted by the Sanskrit term Utsavas and represents one of the principal topics of the Pāñcarātra division of the Vaiṣṇava Āgamas.—The almighty Hari, out of compassion for mankind in general, felt that the Vedas and Śāstras could not be easily grasped and practised by people belonging the diverse communities and cadres, whose potential and comprehension would vary vastly. Hence, he promulgated the Pāñcarātra doctrine [teaching for example utsavas—public festivals] which is the essence of the Vedas, in a simplified form.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Ends with: Holi festival, Vasanta Festival.
Full-text (+1941): Mahotsava, Utsava, Vasantotsava, Maha, Yatra, Pavitrarohana, Madanotsava, Holika, Naishcitya, Mahas, Nagapancami, Holi, Vasantaja, Pausha, Divali, Prahenaka, Habbaharidina, Kurdana, Parvapurnata, Pishtata.
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Search found 214 books and stories containing Festival; (plurals include: Festivals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Celebrations of various Festivals < [Chapter 5 - Pujas and Festivals]
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Sri Adhikesava Perumal Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.199 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 1.5.92 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 2.1.177 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Annual Festivals < [Chapter 6]
Kumbabhishegam Gestival < [Chapter 6]
Festivals (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Fairs and Festivals observed at Udayagiri and Khandagiri < [Chapter 8]
Tourist influx in Udayagiri and Khandagiri < [Chapter 8]
Jaina Antiquities at Badasahi (Mayurbhanj) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Malatimadhava (study) (by Jintu Moni Dutta)
Part 1.3 - Religious Festivals < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects of the Mālatīmādhava]
Part 1.1 - Meaning and Definition of Caste < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects of the Mālatīmādhava]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Full Moon Festivals < [Chapter 10 - Analysis of the Data]
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