Ashokikashtami, Aśokikāṣṭamī, Ashokika-ashtami: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Aśokikāṣṭamī can be transliterated into English as Asokikastami or Ashokikashtami, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyAśokikāṣṭamī (अशोकिकाष्टमी) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa. Aśokikāṣṭamī proceeds as follows: Spread over three days of the bright half of Bhādrapada, this festival is dedicated to the worship of Umā and that of Aśokikā—probably personified Aśoka plants. Bathing of virgins, decoration of men, women and children, dance performances and musical concerts are other features of 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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