Vitastotsava, Vitasta-utsava: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyVitastotsava (वितस्तोत्सव) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa. Vitastotsava proceeds as follows: The 13th (of the bright half of Bhādrapada) is deemed to be the birthday of the river Vitastā. The birthday festival, however, includes three days preceding and three days following this 13th. Bath in the water of the Vitastā, worship of the Vitastā specially at the confluence of the Sindhu and the Vitastā, with scents, garlands, eatable offerings etc., gifts for dramatic performances and worship of actors etc. are prescribed for this festival.
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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Partial matches: Utsava, Vitasta.
Full-text: Mahadvadashi.
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