Caitrashashthi, Caitraṣaṣṭhī, Caitra-shashthi: 1 definition
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Caitrashashthi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Caitraṣaṣṭhī can be transliterated into English as Caitrasasthi or Caitrashashthi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chaitrashashthi.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyCaitraṣaṣṭhī (चैत्रषष्ठी) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Caitraṣaṣṭhī proceeds as follows: The 6th of the bright half of Caitra is dedicated to the worship of Skanda and is associated with the health of children.
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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