Caitra-pavitraka: 1 definition
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Caitra-pavitraka means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryCaitra-pavitraka.—(EI 7, 18), name of a rite (Ind. Ant., Vol. XXXVIII, p. 52); caitra is the damana-aropaṇa ceremony which takes place in the month of Caitra and pavitra is the pavitra-aropaṇa ceremony which occurs in Śrāvaṇa (Ind. Ant., Vol. XI, p. 274, notes 12-13); cf. Kannaḍa caitra- pavitra-abhyāgata-ādi pūje gaḻgaṃ, translated as ‘for the caitra and pavitra and the entertainment of guests and other rites’ (IA 30). Note: caitra-pavitraka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Caitra, Pavitraka.
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